Michigan voters are encouraged to register as early as possible before an election. Methods and requirements for voter registration depend on the following deadlines:
If there are 15+ days before an election, voters can register online, by mail, or in person.
Within 14 days of an election, and on Election Day, voters may only register by visiting their local clerk’s office to register in person with proof of residency documentation.
Voters can check their voter registration status and look up their local clerk information at Michigan.gov/Vote.
To register to vote in Michigan, an individual must:
☑ Be a Michigan resident
☑ Be a United States citizen
☑ Be 17.5 years of age and 18 by Election Day to vote (eligible 16- and 17-year-olds can pre-register to vote)
☑ Not be currently serving a sentence in jail or prison
Check your voter registration status
Methods and requirements for voter registration depend on the following deadlines:
If there are 15+ days before an election, voters can register online, by mail, or in person.
Within 14 days of an election, and on Election Day, voters may only register by visiting their local clerk’s office or satellite office to register in person with proof of residency documentation.
*Within 14 days of an election, voters must register to vote in person at their clerk’s office or satellite office and present proof of residency documentation.
Requirements:
How to register: A voter registration application may be requested in person at a local clerk’s office or a satellite clerk’s office location. The application may be completed on-site and submitted or taken home and submitted later.
Deadline: Applications must be received by, or postmarked as sent to your local clerk's office at least 15 days before Election Day in order to be processed in time for the next election. Within 14 days of an election, voters must submit a voter registration application in person and present proof of residency at their local clerk’s office. Learn more about proof of residency.
Voters in line by 8 p.m. on Election Day have the right to register to vote in person at their local clerk’s office.
Requirements:
How to register: Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to complete and submit an online application.
Deadline: Voters may register to vote online 15 or more days prior to Election Day.
Within 14 days of an election, voters must register in person and present proof of residency at their local clerk’s office.
Requirements:
How to register: Printable applications are available online. Voters may also pick up an application at their local clerk's office or request that one be mailed to them. Completed applications can be mailed or scanned and emailed to the local clerk.
Deadline: Scanned and emailed applications should be sent to the voter's local clerk 15 or more days before Election Day. Mailed registration applications must be postmarked as sent at least 15 days before Election Day.
Within 14 days of an election, voters must register in person and present proof of residency at their local clerk’s office.
Para obtener información sobre el registro de votantes, visite Michigan.gov/SOSEspanol
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Proof of residency is official documentation (paper or digital) that lists a voter’s current name and address. When registering to vote within 14 days of an election, voters must present one form of proof of residency in person at a local clerk’s office.
Proof of residency examples include: |
Proof of residency DOES NOT include: |
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✓ Michigan driver’s license, state ID, or U.S. Passport ✓ A utility bill ✓ Insurance documents (health, car, home, etc.) ✓ A bank or credit card statement ✓ Financial aid or school enrollment documents ✓ A lease agreement ✓ A paycheck or other government check ✓ Other government document |
✖ A package, parcel, or magazine received by mail ✖ A business card ✖ A club or membership card |
Updating voter registration information is necessary when an eligible voter has:
To update their voter registration, voters must “re-register” using updated information. Please view the voter registration section for options on how to register. Deadlines for voter registration also apply to individuals updating their voter registration.
As part of Michigan’s automatic voter registration law, when a registered voter updates their voter registration address, the voter’s Michigan driver’s license or Michigan state ID address is also updated. Similarly, when a registered voter updates their Michigan driver's license or Michigan state ID address, their voter registration address will also be updated.
Cancellation of voter registration usually occurs when:
Voters who wish to cancel their registration can make a written request to their city or township clerk that their registration record be canceled.
Michigan encourages residents to engage in civic activities, like running a voter registration drive! There are no complex state regulations, testing or training requirements to organize a voter registration drive.
View more information on running a voter registration drive in the following section or contact a local clerk’s office for more details.
Find your local clerk’s office
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