Hawaii General Election

Hawaii offers online voter registration.You need a Hawaii ID and a Social Security number to use Hawaii's online voter registration system. If you don’t have a Social Security number or a Hawaii-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.In Hawaii, you can register online at any time. However, if you register online close to an election, you should make a plan to vote in person during the early voting period or on Election Day because you may not receive a ballot in the mail for that first election. Watch this video about online voter registration from the Hawaii Office of Elections.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.Learn more by visiting the Hawaii Office of Elections website or contacting your local election office. Watch this video about in person registration from the Hawaii Office of Elections.

View official ballot information on the Hawaii Office of Elections website, if available.

Office of Elections802 Lehua Avenue Pearl City, HI 96782Telephone: 808-453-8683

If you've voted in Hawaii before, you don't need to provide ID to vote.If you're a first-time voter who registered by mail, and didn't provide a copy of your ID when you registered, you will need to show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include: current and valid photo identification copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government issued document that shows your name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your provisional ballot will be counted, as long as you are otherwise eligible to vote.

To register in Hawaii you must: be a United States citizenbe a State of Hawaii residentbe 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" Watch this video about who can register to vote from the Hawaii Office of Elections.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Hawaii. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: When you register to vote, you must provide your Hawaii driver’s license or State identification number, if you have one. If you do not have a driver’s license or ID number, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number (SSN). If you do not have any of this information, the Clerk’s Office will issue you a unique identification number, which will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are NOT required to register with a party to participate in Hawaii partisan primary elections.Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Race or ethnic group information is not required for voter registration.Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.Sign the form.Send the completed form to your local election office.If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: A current and valid photo identification orA current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address.More information here.If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application at least one week before the registration deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.