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How to Vote in Michigan

► STEP 1: Verify Your Eligibility

In order to be eligible to vote in Michigan you must be:

• A Michigan resident for at least 30 days (when you vote)
• A United States citizen
• At least 18 years of age (when you vote)

Are you already registered to vote in Michigan? You can . If you think you might be registered in another state, you can

► STEP 2: Fill Out an Application

APPLY ONLINE (through Monday, October 21)

If you have a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID, you may .

APPLY IN PERSON OR BY MAIL (through Monday, October 21)

If you do not have a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID, you will need to register in person or by mail. You can pick up a MI Voter Registration Application at the Student Life Office or. Filling it out is quick and easy.

1. Indentification Requirement. If you can't supply a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID number, the application will ask for the last four digits of your Social Security number. If this is not available, you can submit a copy of a valid photo identification (such as a driver’s license or state ID card from any state) or a copy of a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement or a government document that lists your name and address.

• Note: The identification requirement does not apply if you personally hand-deliver the application to your city or township clerk’s office.

2. Return Your Application. You can return your MI Voter Registration Application using one of three methods.

• Mail In. If you live on campus or in Oronoko Charter Township, mail your application (postmarked by October 24) to: Oronoko Charter Township, 4583 E. Snow Road, PO Box 214, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Otherwise, .
• Drop Off. If you live on campus or in Oronoko Township, you can drop off your application in person at the Township office (). Otherwise, .
• Voter Registration Drive. You can submit your application to one of our volunteers during the campus Voter Registration Drive in early October (date to be announced soon). They will verify that your application is filled out correctly and will deliver it to the proper township or county office.

APPLYING AFTER MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

In Michigan you can register to vote through Election Day. However, we encourage you to do it no later than October 21. For two reasons.

• Different Rules. From October 22 through Election Day, November 5, you can only register to vote at your local clerk’s office. Additionally, you must present two documents for proof of residency (a current MI driver's license, state ID card, utility bill, credit card statement, bank statement, signed/executed lease, financial aid document, or student portal webpage) displaying your name and the current address where you want to register.
• Delays. If you wait until Election Day to register, you may encounter long lines and wait times.

► STEP 3: The Clerk Processes Your Application

Your city or township clerk will process your application and send you a voter registration card. Keep it in your wallet or purse so you know where to go to cast your ballot. However, this card is not required to vote.

► STEP 4: You are Ready to Vote

After registering, you can either vote an absentee ballot or vote in person at your polling place on Election Day.

All registered voters in Michigan can now vote before Election Day using an absentee ballot. You don’t need an excuse or a reason.

1. Request a ballot. If you have a Michigan driver's license or state ID, you can . Otherwise, you can and return it by mail or in person to your clerk. Requests for absentee ballots must be received by your clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1.

2. Mail or deliver your ballot. Your clerk must receive your completed absentee ballot by 8 p.m. on Election Day via the mail (send it at least 14 days in advance to ensure on-time delivery) or by dropping it off in person at the clerk's office.

• If you register to vote on Election Day in the clerk's office, you may request and vote an absentee ballot at that time. However, to avoid crowding and delays this is not recommended.

3. Track your ballot. You can track your ballot by .

IMPORTANT!  When voting absentee, be sure to complete your ballot correctly. If you supply an address different from the one used at registration, or write a different version of your name, or change (or print) your signature, or fail to seal the ballot inside the inner security envelope, your vote may not count.

• Michigan driver's license or state ID
• Driver's license or personal identification card issued by another state
• U.S. passport
• Military ID with photo
• Student identification with photo from a high school or accredited institution of higher learning