Michigan Voting Guide

How do I register to vote in Michigan?

If you want to register in-person, you can pick up a voter registration application form online or at one of several government offices, e.g., your local county clerk's office, the local branch of the Secretary of State's office, the Department of Health and Human Services, etc.

When you are filling out the registration application form, you must include either your driver's license number or a copy of an acceptable form of ID. Some acceptable forms of ID include copies of:

• A current bank statement or utility bill
• A pay stub
• A government document with your name and address on it.

Once you have filled out the application, you can submit it to your local county clerk. The Michigan state government also allows for same-day voter registration.

When is Michigan's voter registration deadline?

In Michigan, you can register on election day if you are eligible to vote.

How do I request an absentee ballot in Michigan?

The Michigan state government allows for no-excuse absentee voting, so any eligible and registered voter can vote by means of absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be downloaded on the Michigan Secretary of State website.

Once you have filled out the application, you can submit it to your local county clerk by mail, email, fax, or by hand as long as your signature is clearly visible.

What do I need to bring to the polls in Michigan?

Michigan voters are required to bring some form of current, valid personal identification to the polls. Some examples include:

• A Michigan driver's license
• A government ID card
• A U.S. passport
• A tribal ID card with photo

If you do not have any of these IDs or do not have one with you, you can sign an affidavit at the polls, stating that you are eligible to vote.

What special accommodations are available?

As long as a disabled voter is otherwise eligible to vote, they have a right to access a polling place and to a reasonable accommodation at that polling place. Each polling place is required to have at least one voting booth that allows voters to cast their ballots while sitting, in addition to a Voter Assist Terminal.

Voters with disabilities can also request assistance from an election worker who should be able to help them fill out their ballot or answer relevant questions. However, voters cannot receive assistance at a polling place from their employer, an agent of their employer, or a union representative.

What do I do if I see something illegal at the polls?

If you witness illegal activity at a polling place, you should report it to an election official and/or your local county clerk or the Secretary of State's office. If your own voting rights have been unjustly limited, you may want to consider seeking assistance from an experienced legal professional.