Pre-18 voter registration in
Hawaii
In Hawaii 15,515
people turn 18 every year.
Hawaiians can 
pre-register before turning 18.
To register to vote in Hawaii, you must be: 16 years old. That means all eligible seniors, juniors and most sophomores in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18.
High school students can help one another get ready to vote. 
Next Steps!
How to Register to Vote in Hawaii
Upcoming Elections:
- Aug 8th, 2026 - Hawaii Primary Election (Register by Aug 8th, 2026)
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Hawaii General Election (Register by Nov 3rd, 2026)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Hawaii.
- Registration Status - Check if you are already registered, your polling place, and more from your state’s voter registration website.
- Fair Elections Center - Learn about conducting a registration drive in Hawaii.
- Vote 411 - A nonpartisan resource to help you register, preview your ballot, and find key election information from the League of Women Voters.
- VoteRiders - Find out what forms of ID you can use to register and vote, and get help getting a valid form of ID.
Full Registration Details
By Mail: ID Requirements
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.
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Hawaii you must:
be a United States citizen
be a State of Hawaii resident
be 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"
By Mail: New Voter Instructions
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 or
A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address.
More information here.
Online Instructions
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.
More information here.
Hawaii High School Educators!!!
Support your students’ voter registration effort with our free toolkit.
About this information
This page presents a curated compilation of voting and election information, specifically geared toward high school students, their families, and educators.
Information about deadlines and voting laws is retrieved via the Democracy Works Elections API and was last retrieved on Mar 30th, 2026; the API compiles election guidance from official government sources and other vetted data providers, and details may change over time. Information concerning requirements for high schools is based on The Civics Center’s analysis of State Requirements for High School Voter Registration and was last updated on Mar 27th, 2026.
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Information about youth turning 18 each year is from the U.S. Census, and information on the number of 18-year-olds who have not yet registered is based on applying TCC’s analysis of Census data and state voter files. We also provide links to trusted resources, including VoteRiders (for voter ID information) and Fair Elections Center (for information about laws governing voter registration drives).
These pages are offered for guidance only and are not intended as legal advice. Please consult state election officials or an attorney if you have questions about any particular situation. We hope you find this useful. To cite our resources and original research, please provide links and/or cite The Civics Center.
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