Voter Registration in Michigan

Voter Registration in Michigan

Registration Process

• Eligibility:
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be a resident of Michigan
• Registration methods:
  • Online registration through the Michigan Secretary of State's website
  • Mail-in registration using a voter registration application
  • In-person registration at a Secretary of State branch office, county clerk's office, or local clerk's office
• Required documents:
  • Michigan driver's license or state ID
  • Proof of citizenship (e.g. birth certificate, passport)
• Registration deadlines:
  • Online and mail-in registrations: 15 days before an election
  • In-person registrations: up to 8pm on election day

Absentee Voting

• Eligibility:
  • Any registered voter in Michigan can request an absentee ballot
• Application process:
  • Submit an absentee ballot application online, by mail, or in person
  • Applications can be submitted up to 75 days before an election
• Deadlines:
  • Applications must be received by 5pm the Friday before an election
  • Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8pm on election day
• Ways to return absentee ballots:
  • Mail
  • In person at a local clerk's office
  • Through a designated representative (e.g. family member, caregiver)

Voter Registration in Michigan

Eligibility and Registration

• To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and a Michigan resident
• You can register online through the Michigan Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at various offices
• Required documents include a Michigan driver's license or state ID, and proof of citizenship (e.g. birth certificate, passport)

Registration Deadlines

• Online and mail-in registrations must be submitted 15 days before an election
• In-person registrations can be done up to 8pm on election day

Absentee Voting

• Any registered voter in Michigan can request an absentee ballot
• You can apply for an absentee ballot online, by mail, or in person, up to 75 days before an election

Absentee Voting Deadlines

• Applications must be received by 5pm the Friday before an election
• Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8pm on election day

Returning Absentee Ballots

• You can return your absentee ballot by mail, in person at a local clerk's office, or through a designated representative (e.g. family member, caregiver)