All registered Hawaii voters will automatically receive a mail ballot before each election.
A copy of your ID is not required when you vote by mail, but the signature on your mail-in ballot must match your signature on file with the state.
If you choose to vote in person, you may be asked to provide current ID or recite personal information. See the page below for more details.
Is out-of-state ID accepted?
Yes!
You can use an ID issued by any state.
Is student ID accepted?
No!
You cannot use a student ID.
Is an expired ID accepted?
No!
You cannot use an expired ID.
Hawaii does not require ID to vote in person.
Voters are encouraged to bring ID with them to facilitate check in at the voting center, but voters who do not bring ID can have their identity verified without it.
If a voter chooses to show ID, they can use an unexpired photo ID such as:
You can also provide a non-photo ID document that shows your name and address such as:
If you do not bring ID, you might instead be asked to recite your name, address, and date of birth. If this information matches the poll book, you may vote a regular ballot. You can also have another registered voter confirm your identity.
ID is not required to vote in Hawaii. If you are asked for ID by a poll worker but do not present ID, you may be asked to recite your name, address, and date of birth to confirm your information matches the poll book. If your information does not match, you will be required to sign a written affirmation and confirm your residence address and date of birth and then vote a provisional ballot.
Get in touch with VoteRiders if you have questions or need free help getting ID.
You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Hawaii.
Your driver’s license or state ID card will show a star in the upper corner if it meets REAL ID requirements under federal law.
Hawaii only issues REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and state IDs.
If you need to renew your state photo ID or driver’s license (or apply for a new one) you must go through the REAL ID process.
Get in touch with VoteRiders if you have questions or need free help securing ID.
You may register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day during any early voting period through Election Day. Registering and voting in this manner must be done at a county Voter Service Center. You must present an acceptable ID.
No. However, if you are asked to present ID and do not have an original ID to present, rather than present an electronic copy, you can instead provide your name and address or have another registered voter verify your identity.
All registered Hawaii voters receive their ballots by mail before each election. There is no need to request your ballot and no excuse is required to vote by mail.
ID is not required to vote by mail in Hawaii. The signature on your mail-in ballot must match your signature on file with the state.
No, but the signature on your mail-in ballot must match your signature on file with the state.
If there are errors on the return envelope containing your voted ballot (for example: if it is unsigned or your signatures do not match), you will be notified by first class mail, telephone, or email.
You must “cure” (fix) the deficiency no later than five business days after the date of the election for your ballot to be counted.
