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VOTING IN MICHIGAN

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: Be at least 18 years old
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be 18 by Election Day to register.

To register to vote in the State of Michigan, an individual must meet the following qualifications

  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be a resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are applying to register to vote.

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

If you’re registering by mail, your voter registration application must be postmarked at least 15 days before the election

In Person​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during Early voting period through Election Day. M.C.L.A. §168.497. You can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office.

Online​

Online registration deadline is 15 days before Election Day. To vote online, you need to have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID

Same Day Voter Registration​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during Early voting period through Election Day. M.C.L.A. §168.497. You can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office.

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application.
  • https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Other ways to register to vote​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Michigan has a Non-strict voter identification law​

  • At least some voters without acceptable identification have an option to cast a ballot that will be counted without further action on the part of the voter.

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification,​

  • Michigan driver's license
  • Michigan personal identification card
  • Federal or state government-issued photo ID
  • U.S. passport
  • Military ID with photo
  • Student ID with photo -- from a high school or accredited institution of higher education
  • Tribal ID with photo

Voter Information Lookup​