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September 1, 2020

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Hawaii Voter Information

Hawaii voter registration

First thing’s first, let’s check if you’re registered to vote. Once you’ve filled out this form, scroll down for instructions on how to register or vote if you’re already registered.

Hawaii voter registration

Voter registration deadlines

  • In Person: 30 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
  • Online: 30 days before Election Day.

Election day registration

If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting at early walk-in locations and on Election Day at your polling place. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.

Voter registration rules

To register in Hawaii you must:

  • be a citizen of the United States
  • be a resident of the State of Hawaii
  • be at least 16 years old (you must be 18 years old by Election Day in order to vote)
  • not be incarcerated for a felony conviction
  • not be adjudicated by a court as “non compos mentis”

How to register to vote in Hawaii

  1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
  3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
  4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

Registering with felony status

If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.

Hawaii absentee ballots

Absentee ballot application deadlines

  • In Person: N/A
  • By Mail: If you need to change where your ballot is mailed, submit address change at least 7 days before Election Day.
  • Online: N/A

Voted absentee ballots are due

Received by 7pm on Election Day.

Absentee ballot rules

Absentee ballots will automatically be sent to all registered voters. If you need your ballot sent somewhere other than your usual address, contact your local election official at least one month before the election so you have time to receive the ballot.

How to get an absentee ballot in Hawaii

  1. Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
  2. Sign and date the form. This is very important!
  3. Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We’ll provide the mailing address for you.
  4. All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. If it’s close to the deadline, call and see if your Local Election Office will let you fax or email the application.
  5. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  6. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

Once you get your absentee ballot in Hawaii

  1. Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
  2. Sign and date where indicated.
  3. Return your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
  4. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  5. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.

hawaii early voting

Early voting starts in Hawaii

N/A, Hawaii has transitioned to all mail-in voting starting 2020.

Early voting ends in Hawaii

N/A, Hawaii has transitioned to all mail-in voting starting 2020.

Hawaii voter ID

In-person voter ID requirements

You must bring one of the following valid forms of identification to vote at the polls on Election Day:

  • Current photo ID
  • Passport
  • A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address If you do not have any of these forms of identification, you will be asked to confirm your name, address, and date of birth before voting.

Absentee voter ID requirements

If you’re not voting for the first time in Hawaii, you don’t need to provide ID to vote by mail. If you’re a first time voter and you didn’t provide a copy of your ID when you registered to vote or applied for your absentee ballot, be sure to attach a copy of one of the following forms of ID to your absentee ballot:

  • Current photo ID
  • A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address
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