Frequently Asked Questions

For those with a Michigan driver’s license or state ID:

• • Registering 15+ days before election day:

    • Online 

    • By mail (view printable form)

      • Mail the form to your city or township clerk’s office

      • Make sure it is postmarked at least 15 days before election day

    • In person at your city or township clerk’s office

  • Registering within 14 days of election day:

    • In person at your city or township clerk’s office. Remember to bring proof of residency!

  • Registering on Election Day (at any time before 8 p.m.):

    • In person at your city or township clerk’s office. Remember to bring proof of residency!

For those without a Michigan driver’s license or state ID: 

• • Registering to vote in Michigan:

    • Registering 15+ days before an election

      • If you’re registering to vote in Ann Arbor, you can download this form and email it to cityclerk@a2gov.org

      • By mail (view printable form)

        • Mail the form to your city or township clerk’s office

        • Make sure the form is postmarked at least 15 days before election day

      • In person at your city or township clerk’s office

        • If you are requesting your absentee ballot in person, bring your photo ID (your MCard works!)

    • Registering within 14 days of an election 

      • In person at your city or township clerk’s office. Remember to bring proof of residency!

      • If you are also requesting your absentee ballot in person, bring your photo ID (your MCard works!)

    • Registering on election day (at any time before 8 p.m.)

      • In person at your city or township clerk’s office. Remember to bring proof of residency!

  • Registering to vote in another state:

    • States differ in their registration rules, requirements, and deadlines. See here for more information on registering in your state. 

• In order to register and vote in federal elections, you must be 18 by Election Day, a U.S. citizen, and have established residency where you are registering and voting.

• In Michigan, that means you've lived at your voter registration address for 30 days by the day of the election.

• In some states, criminal history might determine if you are eligible to vote. Check your state's policy.

• No worries. If you’re from Michigan, you can check your registration status at this link.

• If you’re from another state, visit https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote/voter-registration-status

• Still not sure? Feel free to re-register! There is no penalty for registering again.

Registering to vote in Michigan online: 

• • You must have a Michigan driver’s license or Michigan state ID to register online. Remember that you can only register to vote online up to 15 days before election day. After that, you will have to register in person. 

  • If you do not have a Michigan driver’s license or Michigan state ID and you are voting in Ann Arbor, you can download this form and email it to cityclerk@a2gov.org. You can only do this up to 15 days before election day. After that, you will have to register in person. 

Registering to vote in Michigan by mail: 

• • After printing this form, you will need to provide one of the following numbers: Michigan driver’s license/Michigan state ID number or your Social Security number. 

  • Remember that you can only register to vote by mail up to 15 days before election day. After that, you will have to register in person.

Registering to vote in Michigan in person: 

• • If you are registering at a clerk’s office within 15 days of the election, you can show your Michigan driver's license/Michigan state ID or provide your Social Security number

  • If you are registering at a clerk’s office within 14 days of an election, you can show your Michigan driver's license/Michigan state ID or provide your Social Security number. You must also show proof of residency. 

  • If you are requesting your absentee ballot in person, bring your photo ID (your MCard works!)

Registering to vote in another state:

• • States differ in their registration rules, requirements, and deadlines. See here for more information on registering in your state. 

Yes! To register in person at the Clerk's office, you need an official photo ID (such as your MCard) and either a Michigan Driver’s License (or State ID) OR the last four digits of your Social Security Number. However, to register online, a Michigan ID is required and an MCard won't count.

You must re-register if you move, change your name, or if your signature has changed.

If you are voting in person in Michigan, all you need to vote is a photo ID (your MCard works) and proof of residency!  

Any of the following if they include your name and the Michigan address at which you are registered to vote:

• • Your Campus Personal Information page on Wolverine Access (located on the Student Business page)

  • A utility bill 

  • Insurance documents (health, car, home, etc.) 

  • A bank or credit card statement

  • Financial aid or school enrollment documents

  • A lease agreement

  • A paycheck or other government check

  • Michigan driver’s license, state ID, or U.S. Passport

  • Other government document