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.
Precinct officials may ask you to provide a current ID. The following IDs are acceptable:
The following documents are acceptable if they show you name and address:
If you don’t have an acceptable ID, there are other ways to confirm your identity. Check the FAQ below to learn more.
Registered voters in Hawaii will be asked to provide current ID. If you do not have your ID, you will be asked to recite your name, address, and date of birth.
If this information matches the poll book, you may vote a regular ballot.
If your recited information does not match, you may vote a provisional ballot. You will be required to sign a written affirmation and confirm your residence and date of birth.
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 do not have an original ID to present, rather than present a photocopy, you can provide your name and address. An election official will then confirm the provided information matches the state’s computer database based on your registration information. The election official will go as far as your last residential address to confirm 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.
No, but the signature on your mail-in ballot must match your signature on file with the state.
If the return envelope prevents counting of your 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.