Hawaii (HI)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: HI driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. Online registration requires a Hawaii DL/state ID. Without any of these, must complete a paper form with a copy of a current photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, or government document with name and address.

To Vote: ID required for in-person voting; mail ballots verified by signature

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

All elections conducted primarily by mail. Voter service centers open 10 days before election.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

All-mail election state. Every registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored automatically upon release from incarceration.

Documentation Needed

• Hawaii ID number or last 4 of SSN
• Proof of residency for same-day registration

Additional Notes

Hawaii is a vote-by-mail state.

Sources

• Hawaii Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Hawaii