Michigan (MI)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: MI driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. Without these, include a copy of a photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, or government document with name and address. For same-day/Election Day registration, proof of residency required in person. Voters without photo ID may sign an affidavit.

To Vote: Photo ID requested; voters without ID may sign an affidavit

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

9 days of early voting before election day at designated early voting sites.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

No-excuse absentee voting available for all registered voters.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon release from incarceration. People on probation or parole may vote.

Documentation Needed

• Photo ID or affidavit
• Proof of residency for same-day registration

Sources

• Michigan Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Michigan