Your vote is one of the most direct ways to shape the issues that matter to your community. If you're not yet registered, here's what you need to know.
Are you eligible to vote in Hawaiʻi?
To register , you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- A resident of Hawaiʻi
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
If you've completed a felony sentence (including those still on parole or probation), you are eligible to register.
How to register to vote
You have three options:
- Registering online: Visit the Office of Elections website at elections.hawaii.gov and use the online voter registration system. You'll need a Hawaiʻi Driver License or State ID, plus your Social Security number.
- Registering by mail or in person: Download and print the Voter Registration Application from the Office of Elections website, complete it, and submit it to your County Elections Division. Find your county's Election Division through this link.
- Registering at the DMV: If you're applying for or renewing a driver's license or State ID, you can register to vote at the same time.
Deadlines for registering
The standard registration deadline is 10 days before each election. If you've missed it, same-day registration is available at any Voter Service Center starting 10 business days before the election and through Election Day itself. You'll need to bring an accepted form of ID.
Not sure where to find your Voter Service Center? The Office of Elections website lists them ahead of each election.
Already registered to vote, and need to update your registration?
If you've moved or legally changed your name, you'll need to update your registration. You can do that through the same online system or by submitting a new paper application.
Once registered, you don't need to re-register for each election. Hawaiʻi is an all-mail voting state: your ballot will be sent to your address automatically before each election.