The process of becoming registered to vote is simple and straightforward. You can do it at your local board of elections or by mail.
To become registered to vote:
Step 1: Find Your Local Board of Elections
Your local board of elections can be found on the website for your state’s secretary of state, or you can use an online locator tool.
Step 2: Fill Out Form DS-DE 25
You can fill out the form online and save it to your computer, print it out, and mail it in with a copy of your ID. If you prefer to submit your form in person, you’ll need to bring along a passport-style photo ID (like a driver’s license) that matches the name on your registration form.
Step 3: Submit Your Completed Form To The Board Of Elections For Processing
Your local board will contact you when they have received your application and processed it (which may take several weeks).
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4: City/Township Clerk Processes Application
You can register to vote through Election Day
Some clerk’s offices have opened satellite offices for voter registration. You must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address. You can show a digital copy of any document. Acceptable documents include:
- Michigan driver’s license or State ID card
- Current utility bill
- Bank statement
- Paycheck or government check
- Other government document
After registering, you can vote an absent voter ballot at the clerk’s office or you can vote at your polling place on Election Day.
Military and overseas civilian voters have additional options to register. For more information, visit this page.
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
Check to see if you are registered.
If you are already registered, your voting record has links to:
- Your sample ballot
- Your polling place address for voting on Election Day
- Tracking the status of your absentee ballot
- How to contact your clerk
