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1. What are the requirements to vote?

To register to vote you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years of age by election day
- A resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are applying to register to vote

2. Where can I register?

You can register to vote for federal, state, and local elections by mail; at your county, city, or township clerk's office; or by visiting any Secretary of State Branch Office. You may also download our Mail-In Voter Registration Form (PDF).

3. I’m a first-time voter. What do I need to know?

If you have never voted in Michigan and register by mail, you must appear in person to vote in the first election in which you wish to participate. This requirement does not apply if:
- You personally hand deliver the mail registration form to your county, city, or township clerk's office instead of mailing the form
- You are 60 years of age or more
- You are disabled
- You are eligible to vote under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

4. How do I receive an Absentee Ballot?

You must contact your City Clerk to request an absentee ballot application. You may also obtain and absentee ballot application form on line through the City’s website, accessible using the link below. Your request for an absentee voter ballot must be in writing, and can be submitted to your City Clerk. Absentee voter ballots are available for all elections. They provide voters with a convenient method for casting a ballot when they are unable to attend the polls on Election Day.

As a registered voter, you may obtain an absentee voter ballot if you are:
Age 60 years or older
unable to vote without assistance at the polls
Expecting to be out of town on election day
In jail awaiting arraignment or trial
Unable to attend the polls due to religious reasons
Appointed to work as an election inspector in a precinct outside of your precinct of residence

Absentee Voter Ballot Request (PDF)

5. Can you tell me if I’m registered to vote?

To find out if you're registered to vote, you may call 734-287-6550, or by visiting the State of Michigan Voter Website.

6. Where do I go to vote?

Your polling location and precinct number are located on your voter ID card. If you do not have your voter ID card, you may obtain this information by calling 734-287-6550 or visit http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633-49313--,00.html State of Michigan Voter Website.

7. I lost my voter registration card. Do I need it to vote? How do I get a new one?

You do not need to present a voter registration card in order to vote. Contact your City Clerk at 734-287-6550 in order to receive a new voter registration card.

8. Do I need identification in order to vote?

State and Federal law requires a photo ID to be submitted at the polls. Some acceptable forms are:
- Driver’s License
- State ID
- Student ID, with photo
- Passport
- Military ID, with photo
- Tribal ID, with photo

9. What if I forget my picture ID on Election Day?

In order to vote on Election Day without providing a picture ID, you will be required to sign an Affidavit of Voter not in Possession of Picture ID. This form is available at the polling location.

10. I still need more information. Where can I go?

For more information regarding elections, visit the Michigan Secretary of State Website.