Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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To register to vote you must be:Voting
- 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 -
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You can register to vote for federal, state, and local elections by mail; at your county, city, or township clerk's office; by visiting any Secretary of State Branch Office or by registering online at mvic.sos.state.mi.us.. You may also download our
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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:Voting
- 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
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You must contact your City Clerk to request an absentee ballot application. You may also obtain and absentee ballot application form online 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. You may also submit one online at
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To find out if you're registered to vote, you may call 734-287-6550 or by visiting the
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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 the Michigan Voter Information Center at
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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.Voting
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State and Federal law requires a photo ID to be submitted at the polls. Some acceptable forms are:Voting
- Driver’s License
- State ID
- Student ID, with photo
- Passport
- Military ID, with photo
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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.Voting
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