Registration
Michigan registration options include Online, By Mail, and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Michigan Voting Guide
Use this Michigan voting guide to check registration options, voter ID requirements, polling hours, absentee voting, eligibility rules, and official resources.
Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Generated from structured state voting models and official-source links.
At a Glance
Michigan voting quick facts
Voter ID
Michigan is listed as Non-strict photo ID.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
A person who registers to vote by mail must vote in person in the first election in which he or she participates. The restriction does not apply to overseas voters, voters who are disabled or voters who are 60 years of age or older.
Felony Voting Rights
In Michigan, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Voter Lookup
Lookup tools may help with track the status of your absentee ballot., verify your voter registration information, view your sample ballot, and 1 more.
Register
Michigan voter registration options
Michigan voters may register online, by mail, or in person. Registration deadlines may vary by election type or method where noted. Same-day registration may also be available where noted.
Online Available
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
- Online registration must be completed 15 days before Election Day.
By Mail Available
If you’re registering by mail, your voter registration application must be postmarked at least 15 days before the election
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 15 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
Voters may register in person at designated election offices or voter registration agencies.
same day registration Available
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.
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
military overseas Available
Go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program, download and complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
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The National Mail Voter Registration Form may also be available where accepted.
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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. Check your voter registration status online by visiting this site
Identification
Michigan voter ID laws
Michigan voter ID rule: Non-strict photo ID.
Non-strict photo ID
Michigan voter ID rule: Non-strict photo ID.
Code: Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.2(n) and Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.523
Accepted forms of ID
- Michigan driver's license
- Michigan personal identification card
- Driver's license issued by another state
- Personal identification card issued by another state
- Photo identification issued by the federal government
- United States passport
- Military identification card with photograph
- Student identification card with photograph issued by an educational institution
- Tribal identification card with photograph
If you do not have ID
- A voter who does not possess photo identification, or who did not bring photo identification to the polls, may sign an affidavit verifying identity.
- After signing the affidavit, the voter may cast a regular ballot.
Polling Places
Michigan poll hours
Polling places in Michigan are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote.
Absentee Voting
Michigan absentee and mail voting
A person who registers to vote by mail must vote in person in the first election in which he or she participates. The restriction does not apply to overseas voters, voters who are disabled or voters who are 60 years of age or older.
Absentee Voting In Michigan
A person who registers to vote by mail must vote in person in the first election in which he or she participates. The restriction does not apply to overseas voters, voters who are disabled or voters who are 60 years of age or older.
Absentee Voting Eligibility
A registered voter may obtain an absent voter ballot if they are:
- age 60 years old or older
- unable to vote without assistance at the polls
- expecting to be out of town on election day
- in jail awaiting arraignment or trial
- unable to attend the polls due to religious reasons
- appointed to work as an election inspector in a precinct outside of your precinct of residence.
Request an absentee ballot
- Your request for an absent voter ballot must be in writing and can be submitted to your city or township clerk. Your request must include one of the six statutory reasons stated above and your signature. You must request an absent voter...
- Once your request is received by the local clerk, your signature on the request will be checked against your voter registration record before a ballot is issued. You must be a registered voter to receive an absent voter ballot. Requests for...
- After receiving your absent voter ballot, you have until 8 p.m. on election day to complete the ballot and return it to the clerk's office. Your ballot will not be counted unless your signature is on the return envelope and matches your...
- If an emergency, such as a sudden illness or family death prevents you from reaching the polls on election day, you may request an emergency absent voter ballot. Requests for an emergency ballot must be submitted after the deadline for...
Eligibility
Michigan voter eligibility
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.
Age requirements
Voting age: Be at least 18 years old
Registration age: 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.
Voting Rights
Michigan felony conviction voting rights
In Michigan, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Lost Only While Incarcerated; Automatic Restoration After Release
In Michigan, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Citation: Mich. Const. Art. II, § 2; Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.758b
Work and Voting
Michigan time off for voting
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Michigan law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
Time off status: No
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Michigan law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
Michigan - TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Michigan law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
Lookup
Michigan voter information lookup
Track the status of your Absentee Ballot.
Voter Information Lookup
Use the lookup tool to track the status of your absentee ballot., verify your voter registration information, view your sample ballot, and and more.
Moving
Michigan moving and student voting
If you moved to Michigan from another state, you must register to vote in Michigan to be able to vote.[1] The last day to register in time to vote in the next election is thirty days before the election.[2].
Movers/college students Voting
If you moved to Michigan from another state, you must register to vote in Michigan to be able to vote.[1] The last day to register in time to vote in the next election is thirty days before the election.[2].
Movers
- If you moved to Michigan from another state, you must register to vote in Michigan to be able to vote.[1] The last day to register in time to vote in the next election is thirty days before the election.[2]
- If you moved from out of state, you are only eligible to register if you have been a resident of Michigan and your township, city, or village for at least thirty days prior to the election in which you want to vote.[3] But under federal...
- If you moved within the same township, city or village, you can send the clerk a signed request, or apply in person to update your address.[5] If you moved to a different township or city within Michigan, you should complete a new...
College students
- At School. Michigan law defines your voting residency as the place where you keep your belongings and habitually sleep and lodge.[8] Students can establish voting residency in Michigan if they have a present intent to remain at their...
- At Home. Students who lived in Michigan prior to attending school and who wish to establish or keep their voting residency at their parents’ address should have no problem doing so, unless they have already registered to vote in another...
Sources
Michigan official voting resources
Questions
Common Michigan questions
Can I register to vote online in Michigan?
Michigan lists online voter registration as available. 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
What voter ID rule does Michigan use?
Michigan is listed as Non-strict photo ID. Review the accepted ID forms and voter-without-ID procedures before voting.
What time do polls open in Michigan?
Polling places in Michigan are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Michigan voter registration or polling place?
The Michigan voter lookup section lists tools for track the status of your absentee ballot., verify your voter registration information, view your sample ballot, and and more.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Michigan?
In Michigan, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.