Who May Register to Vote?

You may register to vote if you are:

• A citizen of the United States of America;
• A legal resident of Hawaii; and
• At least 18 years of age.

Pre-registration: Hawaii laws allow U.S. citizens to pre-register at age sixteen (16), but must be eighteen (18) years old by election day to vote

How to Register to Vote?

• By Mail: Mail in voter registration form is widely available. Mail the completed Affidavit on Application for Voter Registration to the Office of the City or County Clerk where you reside.
• In Person: Visit the Office of the City or County Clerk where you reside to complete an Affidavit on Application for Voter Registration.
• Department of Motor Vehicle: The State of Hawaii Application for Motor Vehicle Driver’s License also contains a Motor Voter Affidavit on Application for Voter Registration allowing any individual to simultaneously apply for a driver’s license and register to vote.

Where to Get a Voter Registration Form for Hawaii?

Affidavit on Application for Voter Registration brochures are available at your:

• Satellite City Hall
• Public libraries
• U.S. Post Offices
• Verizon Everything Directory (insert)
• State services agencies
• University of Hawaii System
• Office of Elections’ website (http://hawaii.gov/elections)

Do You Need to Re-Register?

If you have changed your address or changed your name:

• You must re-register.
• Complete an Affidavit on Application for Voter Registration by mail or in-person at your City or County Clerk.
• Your voter registration record will be updated upon receipt of a properly completed affidavit.

Any person who knowingly furnishes false information on the Affidavit on Application for Voter Registration may be guilty of a Class C Felony, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine.