1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (Asian multilingual assistance)
More information: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633_8716_8726_47669-175878--,00.html
Election Calendar: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_48760---,00.html
Michigan Online Voter Registration
Printable forms (in English): https://www.michigan.gov/documents/MIVoterRegistration_97046_7.pdf
Printable forms (in Spanish):
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/WebED121_SP_101264_7.pdf
Refer to the box below for information about ID requirements.
To update registration after a move or name change, use the voter registration form. If you update your driver’s license address, this will be automatically updated.
Voter registration can be cancelled upon written notice to the city/township clerk.
Michigan Online Voter Registration
An ID is not required for mail-in registration, but if you have not voted in Michigan before you will need to meet an identification requirement. This can be met by entering your state issued driver license number or personal ID card number on the voter registration form
In Person Registration
If you hand-deliver your application to the city/township clerk’s office, the staff person helping you will take your form and you don't need to do anything else.
By law, every Michigan voter must present picture identification at the polls, or sign an affidavit attesting that they are not in possession of picture identification.
Acceptable Forms of Photo Identification: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Notice_To_Voters_209297_7.pdf
If you do not have photo ID, you can still cast a ballot simply by signing an affidavit. The affidavit can be used by:
Once you sign the affidavit, you may cast your ballot. It will be counted with all other ballots on Election Day.
More information: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716-178123--,00.html
Secretary of State Branch Offices
Obtaining a Driver’s License
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_8728-21037--,00.html
Due to the passage of the statewide ballot proposal 18-3, all eligible and registered voters in Michigan may now request an absent voter ballot without providing a reason.
Application for Absentee Ballot (English or Spanish): https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_8728-21037--,00.html
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