Voter Registration in Michigan

Get registered and ready to vote in Michigan! 

This page covers:

➜   Michigan Voter Eligibility Requirements 
➜   Michigan Voter Registration ID Requirements
➜   How to Register to Vote in Michigan
➜   Frequently Asked Questions

Registering to vote is just the first step. Check Michigan’s voter ID requirements and make sure you have the right ID to cast a ballot that counts.

VOTER ID IN MICHIGAN

 

 

Michigan Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Michigan.

You are eligible to vote in Michigan if you meet all of the following requirements:

  • You are a citizen of the United States.
  • You are a resident of Michigan.
  • You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

You cannot register to vote in Michigan if:

  • You have been convicted of a felony and your civil rights have not been restored.

REGISTER TO VOTE

 

 

Michigan Voter Registration ID Requirements

To register to vote:

  • You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
  • If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
  • If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.

If you don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number you provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Michigan has same-day voter registration. Same-day registration allows you to register and vote in person on the same day. You can also use it to update your voter registration information.

The deadline to register to vote in Michigan is 15 days before Election Day.  If this registration deadline has passed, same-day registration is available in Michigan during early voting and on Election Day.

Contact your local election clerk’s office to check where same-day registration is available. 

To use same-day registration, you must present a document that lists your name and current address.

Common examples include:

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

You will also be asked to show an accepted form of photo ID or sign a form to confirm your identity.

You can check your voter information using this form. If you cannot find your information or something is incorrect, contact your local election clerk’s office. 

We recommend that you check your voter information before each election’s voter registration deadline. This will give you time to submit a new registration if your information is missing or incorrect.  

You can also use Michigan’s online voter portal to check your registration and find your polling place.

Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.

To check your eligibility to register to vote in Michigan use Restore Your Vote. 

You can also learn more by reading this blog post: Can People Convicted of a Felony Vote in the United States?

College students are allowed to vote using their Michigan school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Michigan if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.

You can use a student ID to vote if it meets Michigan’s voter ID requirements.

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How to Register to Vote in Michigan

Submit the form below to register in Michigan online.

You can also complete this PDF form and return it to your local election clerk.

Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!
Contact us if you have questions or need free help getting ID.