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Because the next election is within the next 14 days, registering to vote through this website won't allow you to vote in the upcoming election. You can still vote in the upcoming election but you will need to take additional steps. Here’s how: Registering to Vote within 14 Days of Election

Register to vote


You have the right to register to vote and vote up to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

To register or update your voter registration for the upcoming election, you must go to your city or township clerk's office as soon as possible, but no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can vote during the same visit. Here is what you need to bring with you.

Please read the information below to learn more.



What is the process for registering to vote in Michigan?

To learn about registering to vote in Michigan, watch this short video.


I’ve moved. Do I have to update my registration?

If you move to a new city or township, you must re-register. If you move within a city or township and are already registered to vote, you only need to update your address with the city/township clerk.


How do I register to vote or update my information online?

You have the right to register to vote and vote anytime up to 8 p.m. on Election Day. But to update your voter registration within 14 days of an election, you must go to your city or township clerk's office as soon as possible, but no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can vote during the same visit. Here is what you need to bring with you.

If you have a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID you can use the online form to register to vote or update your voter registration address in Michigan, but you will not be able to vote in the next election if registering online within 14 days of an election.


How do I register to vote within 14 days of an election?

You can register to vote and vote in person up until and on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office. We encourage you to register and vote early if you can. You must be in your city or township clerk’s office by 8 p.m. on Election Day in order to register and vote in the general election.

Find your local city or township clerk.

You’ll need to bring your proof of eligibility and residency.

To be eligible to register to vote you must be:

  • A Michigan resident (at the time you register) and a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days (when you vote)
  • A United States citizen
  • At least 18 years of age (when you vote)
  • Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison

Proof of residency:

You must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address. You can show a digital copy of documents. Acceptable documents include:

  • Michigan driver’s license or state ID
  • Current utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck or government check
  • Other government document


What’s the deadline to register?

You can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office. If you’re registering another way, your voter registration application must be received or postmarked at least 15 days before the election.


How do I register to vote?

Voter registration is a 5-step process in Michigan. Click the links below to learn more about each step.

Note: Military and overseas civilian voters have additional options to register. Learn about military and overseas civilian voters.


Step 1: Verify you are eligible
Step 2: Fill out an application
Step 3: Submit your application
Step 4: City/township clerk processes application
Step 5: You are registered!


Step 1: Verify you are eligible

To be eligible to register to vote you must be:

  • A Michigan resident (at the time you register) and a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days (when you vote)
  • A United States citizen
  • At least 18 years of age (when you vote)
  • Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison

You can register when you are 17.5 years old or preregister when you are 16 years old, but you can’t vote until you’re 18.

Proof of residency if registering within two weeks of Election: If you register within 14 days of Election Day, you must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address. You can show a digital copy of documents. Acceptable documents include:

  • Michigan driver’s license or state ID
  • Current utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck or government check
  • Other government document


Step 2: Fill out an application

You can register by one of the following methods:

  • Online at Michigan.gov/VoterRegistration
  • At a Secretary of State branch office
  • At your city or township clerk’s office or your county clerk’s office
  • At any state agency that provides public assistance or services to people with disabilities
  • By mailing in a completed voter registration application postmarked at least 15 days before the election; or,
  • Through a voter registration drive


Within 14 days before the election, all applications must be submitted to your local city or township clerk’s office in person.


Step 3: Submit your application

Submitting your application online:

To submit your application online, visit the online voter registration section of this website.

Submitting your application in person:

To register to vote in person at the clerk's office, be sure to bring proof of residency.

Submitting your application via mail:

If you have never registered to vote in Michigan and choose to mail in your application, you will need to verify your identity by including the following:

  • Your Michigan driver's license or state ID number where requested on the form. OR
  • The last 4 digits of your Social Security number where requested on the form. OR
  • Send a copy (not an original document) of ONE of the following forms of identification with your application:
    • A photocopy of your Michigan driver's license or state ID, or
    • A photocopy of a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank document or government document that lists both your name and your address.


Step 4: City/township clerk processes application

Your city or township clerk will send you a voter registration card upon processing your application. Keep it in your wallet or purse so you know where to go to cast your ballot. For directions and a map to your polling place, visit Michigan.gov/Vote.


Step 5: You’re registered

You’re all registered to vote! Learn about voting in person.



Where can I register to vote?

You can register at one of the following locations:

  • Online at Michigan.gov/VoterRegistration;
  • At a Secretary of State branch office;
  • At your city or township clerk’s office or your county clerk’s office;
  • At any state agency that provides public assistance or services to people with disabilities;
  • Through a voter registration drive; or,
  • By mailing in a completed voter registration application postmarked at least 15 days before the election.

Within 14 days before the election, all applications must be submitted to your local city or township clerk’s office in person.


Can I vote as a student?

If you're from Michigan and go to school here:

Register to vote at your school address or your home address.

If you're from Michigan and go to a school outside the state:

Register to vote at your home address in Michigan.

If you're not from Michigan but go to school here:

Register to vote at your school address in Michigan.

If you have a Michigan driver’s license or state ID card, and you are registered to vote in Michigan, your voter registration address and the address on your ID will be the same.

If you change the address on one, it will automatically change the other. The Secretary of State will mail you a sticker with your new address to place on your license or ID card.


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