I live in Michigan and want to vote in the 2016 presidential election this November. Can I vote?

Quick links:

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN MICHIGAN?
To vote in Michigan, you must be:

  • a citizen of the United States
  • at least 18 by Nov. 8, 2016
  • a resident of Michigan and your city or township since Oct. 9, 2016

If you’re eligible, register to vote!

Download printable version: MI Voting Eligibility

back to top

HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE IN MICHIGAN?
You can register by mail or in person by Oct. 11, 2016.


BY MAIL
I have a driver’s license or state ID.
You must use your driver’s license or state ID number when you fill out your registration application. You can fill out the application online, print, sign it and mail it to your city or county clerk address. The list of clerk addresses is on the form.

I do NOT have a driver’s license or state ID.
You can use your Social Security number and fill out your registration application online. Print the application, sign it and mail it to your city or county clerk.
You will need to include a copy of your ID or approved document with the application. If you are NOT able to include a copy at the time you register, you can bring your ID or approved document with you when you vote in person.

See list of documents you can copy and include with your mail-in voter registration application.

Deadline: Must be postmarked by Oct. 11, 2016.

IN PERSON
You can register to vote in person at state agencies, secretary of state offices, county clerk offices and other sites. Find a list of secretary of state branch offices.

Deadline: Oct. 11, 2016.

Download printable version: MI How to Register to Vote

back to top

UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION

HAVE YOU MOVED SINCE YOU LAST VOTED?
If you have moved or changed your name, don’t forget to update your voter registration with your new information. If you have a driver’s license or state ID, the update will revise your driver’s license address also.

You can update your information by reregistering to vote by mail. You can fill in, print and mail the application.

Or you can reregister in person at a secretary of state branch office.

The deadline to update your registration is Oct. 11, 2016. The updated form must be postmarked by Oct. 11, 2016.

Are you already registered? Check to see if you’re registered!

back to top

LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTING

This is a list of documents you can you can show for voter registration and voting.

You can show ID and acceptable documents from this list for voter registration:

  • A Michigan driver’s license or state ID;
  • A photo ID from a government agency;
  • A student photo ID with a school document showing the student’s address; or
  • A document with your name and current address such as:
    • A current utility bill;
    • A bank statement;
    • A government check;
    • A paycheck; or
    • Another type of government document.

You can show a photo ID to vote from this list:

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

The ID does not need your address.

If you do NOT have one of these types of photo ID, you can still vote a regular ballot. You do NOT need to use a provisional ballot. You can sign a simple statement saying that you do not have a photo ID.

Download printable version: MI List of Documents to Vote Flyer

back to top