How to Register

• You can register online through October 21st with a Michigan Driver’s License or State ID
  • If you don't have a Michigan driver's license, you can download a voter registration form and email it to [email protected].
• You can register in person at one of the Campus Voting Hubs Monday through Friday, 12-6pm
  • Opening September 24 at UMMA
  • Opening October 21 at the Duderstadt Center Gallery
• You can register with U-M’s Turn Up Turnout student group
• You can register at Ann Arbor City Hall

You’ll need two things:

• An official photo ID, such as your Mcard
• Either a Michigan Driver’s License (or State ID) OR the last four digits of your Social Security Number.

Yes. If you don’t have a photo ID, you can still register. You’ll just need to sign a simple form called an affidavit.

If you think you are already registered, it’s a good idea to double-check on the Michigan Voter Information site. If you have just recently completed a registration form and do not find your registration, check back—your registration should be active within a few weeks. If you still need help, come to a Campus Voting Hub to check (or re-register) in person.

Yep! College students can choose to register and vote at either their permanent address or their local address. If you'd like to change your registration address, visit a Campus Voting Hub, City Hall, or TUT table to register in Ann Arbor.

Starting October 22, you will need to register in person. You can visit one of the Campus Voting Hubs (or City Hall) and bring:

• A photo ID such as your Mcard
• Either a Michigan Driver’s license (or State ID) OR the last four digits of your Social Security Number

AND

• Proof of Residency. If you are at U-M, you can show proof of residency with the “current local address” on your Wolverine Access portal. You can also use an official document like a lease, paycheck, bank statement, or current utility bill.

Great job!

Visit our Know Your Ballot page to find resources that will help you understand how to navigate your ballot. Check out our Vote page to learn how to take advantage of Early Voting and the Campus Voting Hubs (hint: the earlier, the easier).

Yes, but—there’s no reason to wait!

Michigan law allows you to register in person up to and including Election Day.

It’s easy to get it done sooner at the Campus Voting Hub, which will be open from September 24th at UMMA. A second Campus Voting Hub opens at the Duderstadt Gallery on October 21st.

In order to register and vote in Ann Arbor, you must be 18 by Election Day, be a U.S. citizen, and have lived at a City of Ann Arbor voter registration address for 30 days by Election Day.

You do not need to register for each election. However, you will need to re-register if you moved since you last registered, changed your name, or if your signature has changed.

If you moved since the last election, you will need to re-register at your new address.

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How do I register to vote in Michigan?

The State of Michigan has a great voter information website with explanations and links about How to Register.

Through October 21st:

• You can register online with a Michigan Driver’s License or State ID.
• You can register by mail (download and mail the registration form), or get a form (and envelope!) from U-M’s Turn Up Turnout student group.

After October 21st:

• You’ll need to register to vote in person at your local clerk’s office.
• You’ll need a photo ID and proof of residency (an official document that shows your name and address).

Absolutely! There are several ways you can talk to someone and get answers to your questions:

• UMICH Votes Fellows are available at the Campus Voting Hubs Monday through Friday, 12-6 pm at UMMA (opens 9/24) and the Duderstadt Gallery (opens 10/21).
• Students from U-M’s Turn Up Turnout are a year-round resource.
• You can email your questions to [email protected]

If you think you are already registered, it’s a good idea to double-check on the Michigan Voter Information site. If you have just recently completed a registration form and do not find your registration, check back—your registration should be active within a few weeks. If you still need help, come to the Campus Voting Hub to check (or re-register) in person.

No, you do not need to register for each election. However, if you have moved since you last registered, changed your name, or if your signature has changed you will need to re-register.

If you moved since the last election, you will need to re-register at your new address.

Michigan law allows you to register in person up to and including Election Day! But why wait?!

You’ll just need to do a little more advance planning by checking your state’s deadlines for registration and instructions for absentee voting (vote by mail). Vote.gov can connect you to your state’s election site.

If you need help understanding the rules and process for your state, visit Turn Up Turnout student group tabling.

Stuff happens! If you’re a college student, you can still vote by registering with your local Michigan address. If you live in Ann Arbor, you can register and vote at the Campus Voting Hubs or City Hall. If you live in another city, you can visit your local clerk’s office.

It’s always a good idea to double check! The best place to confirm your registration is your state’s election website which you can find at Vote.gov.

Absolutely! There are several ways you can talk to someone and get answers to your questions:

• UMICH Votes Fellows are available at the Campus Voting Hubs Monday through Friday, 12-6 pm at UMMA (opens 9/24) and the Duderstadt Gallery (opens 10/21).
• Students from U-M’s Turn Up Turnout are a year-round resource.
• You can email your questions to [email protected].

You do not need to register for each election. However, if you moved since you last registered, changed your name, or if your signature has changed you will need to re-register.