How to Register and Vote Elsewhere in Michigan

College students who are US citizens have 2 choices: 

  • Register to vote using your student address.

  • Register to vote using your permanent home address.

If you choose to register and vote in Michigan, you have three options:

Register Online

You can register online if you have a Michigan Driver’s License OR Michigan Personal ID and know your social security number.

Mail In

You can mail in your Michigan Voter Registration Form to your local clerk.

Register in Person

You can register in person at your local clerk’s office through Election Day. (Within 14 days of an election, this is your only option and you must provide proof of residency).

Michigan residents can register to vote online

Some of the things you can do on the MVIC site are:

Alternatively, you can pick up a paper registration form at the following locations: 

Important Dates 

Check this section for upcoming elections and other important dates!

Documents you’ll need to register online

  • In-state driver’s license

  • Social security number

(both are required for online in person you only need one of the above.)

If you are registering within 14 days of the election, you must register in person, at your local clerk’s office with one of those two forms of ID, and you must also provide proof of residency.

  • 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, (if they have your current address on them):

      • Michigan driver’s license or state ID

      • Current utility bill

      • Bank statement

      • Paycheck or government check

      • Another government document

Important Information to Consider

If registering elsewhere in Michigan without a MI license, you must still complete a physical form and turn it on to your local clerk’s office by dropping it off in person or putting it in the mail with a stamp and envelope.

If you need to register to vote on Election Day, go to your local clerk’s office.

Bring the necessary documents when you register. 

If you choose to vote in person on Election Day, remember that in Michigan your polling place is determined by where you live. You can find your polling place at the Michigan Voter Information Center.

Bring your ID. You will be asked to provide a photo ID when you vote. Mcards are acceptable IDs, as well as Driver’s Licenses, other state IDs, and passports.

Bring a sample ballot or notes to help you fill out your ballot into the voting booth with you. If you vote in a polling place, you can’t take your ballot home with you so it is a good idea to be prepared with a sample ballot.