Special Announcement
- Special Announcement
The Bureau of Elections has received inquiries regarding the ability of petition gatherers to collect and submit signature petitions, including candidates with an April 21 filing deadline. As of now, all statutory requirements remain in place. Evaluation of the applicability of statutory deadlines and signature requirements in light of COVID-19 is ongoing, and we will share an update on any changes to requirements and procedures as soon as they are announced.
By Appointment Only
- By Appointment Only
In accordance with the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order, effective immediately the Office of the Great Seal and the Bureau of Elections have limited in-person hours.
Click here to check the hours of the Bureau of Elections or the Office of the Great Seal
Absentee Voting
- Absent Voter Ballot Application
- Absent Voter Ballot Application - Fillable Version
- Absent Voter Ballot Application - Large Print Version
- Absent Voter Ballot Application - Spanish/Español Version
- Absent Voter Ballot Information Posting
- Affidavit of Lost or Destroyed Absent Voter Ballot
- AV Counting Board Oath / Affidavit
- Absentee Voting Process: Critical Points to Remember
- Instructions for the Conduct of Absent Voter Counting Boards
Election Day Materials
- Actionable Election Day Offenses
- Election Law Crimes
- Mandated Ballot Marking Instructions
- Application to Vote: Poll List
- Spanish Application to Vote: Poll List / Solicitud para votar Lista electoral
- Bengali Application to Vote: Poll List
- Sample Polling Location Layout
- Determining the Validity of Ballot Markings
Election Officials' Manual / Accreditation Study Guide
- Accreditation for New Election Officials
- Election Officials' Accreditation Power Point Presentation
- Election Officials' Manual / Accreditation Study Guide Introduction and Table of Contents-updated November 2019
- Ch 1 Structure of Michigan's Elections System - updated February 2019
- Ch 2 Voter Registration - Updated November 2019
- Ch 3 Candidate Filings and Financial Disclosure Requirements - Updated November 2019
- Ch 4 Write-In Candidates - updated February 2019
- Ch 5 Precinct Delegate Candidates - updated February 2019
- Ch 6 Michigan's Absentee Voting Process - updated November 2019
- Ch 7 Federal Registration and Absentee Voting Programs-updated March 2018
- Ch 8 Absent Voter Ballot Election Day Processing - updated February 2019
- Ch 9 Election Ballots - updated February 2019
- Ch 10 Preparation of Voting Equipment - updated February 2019
- Ch 11 Election Day Issues - Updated July 2019
- Ch 12 Precinct Canvass Closing the Polls - updated February 2019
- Ch 13 Appointing and Training Election Inspectors - updated February 2019
- Ch 14 Establishing Voting Precincts and Polling Places - updated November 2019
- Ch 15 Election Dates and School Election Coordination - updated February 2019
- Ch 16 Pre and Post Election Information - updated February 2019
- Ch 17 Legal Remedies - updated February 2019
- Ch 18 Recall Process - updated February 2019
- Appendix I Resources-updated February 2020
- Appendix II Accreditation Exam-updated July 2019
School District Elections
- School District Election Coordinating Committee Meetings
- Report Template for School District Falling in More Than One Jurisdiction
- Report Template for School District in One City or Township
- Report Template for ISD, RESA and Community College Special Elections
- Reimbursement for Costs Related to the Conduct of School Elections - Claim Form
- Reimbursement for Costs Related to the Conduct of School Elections - General Information
- School Board Members Acceptance Of Office And Oath Of Office
Training Materials
- Election Inspectors' Procedure Manual Flipchart
- Disability Etiquette - Assisting Senior Citizens and Voters with Disabilities
- Appointing and Training Election Inspectors
- Election Inspector Application
- Michigan Elections eLearning Center Information
- MigovBOE YouTube Video Website
- Document Retention Schedule
- Election Day Management Training Videos
- Receiving Board Checklist and Instructions
- Test Procedure Manual for Tabulators and Voter Assist Terminals
- Tabulator Testing & Security Certification
- Procedure for Handling Ballots Rejected in the Polls
- Precinct Board's Role in Securing & Maintaining a Fully Accessible Polling Place
- Circulating and Canvassing City/Township Nominating and Qualifying Petition Forms
- Preparing, Circulating and Filing Petitions for Public Office (Regularly Scheduled Elections)
- Circulating Countywide Nominating and Qualifying Petition Forms
By Appointment Only
- By Appointment Only
Special Announcement
- Special Announcement
Voting Equipment
- Sealing Process for New Voting Systems
- Approved Ballot Containers
- Time Adjustment Instructions for Tabulators and Voter Assist Terminals
- Tamper Evident Seal Placement - New Voting Systems
- Voting System Purchase
- VAT Testing & Security Certification Form
- Election Commission Certification Addendum to Tabulator Program Testing & Security Certification Form
- Ballot Container Inspection Guide
- Voting Equipment Vendor Contact Information
- Voting Equipment Photos and Information
- Sample Polling Location Layout
- Accessible Voting Signage
- Test Procedure Manual for Tabulators and Voter Assist Terminals
- Tabulator Testing & Security Certification
