Michigan law requires that ALL voters show a picture ID. Even if election workers recognize the voter, ID is required. If the voter has no ID, or forgot to bring it to the polls, the voter must sign a brief form stating that they are not in possession of identification, and their votes are included with all others and counted on Election Day.

Picture IDs must be current and must include the person’s photo and name. They do not need to include an address.

Acceptable forms of photo ID are:

• Driver’s license or personal identification card
• Federal or state government-issued photo identification
• U.S. passport
• Military ID with photo
• Student identification with photo from a high school or accredited institution of higher learning
• Tribal identification card with photo

Application for Absent Voter Ballot

Michigan Voter Information Center – An online source for one-stop election information. Access information on your voter registration status, polling place, and voting equipment. You may also view your sample ballot and track your absentee ballot from this site.

Michigan Department of State Election Information – Links to election information regarding upcoming elections, election results, online voter application in English and Spanish, and absentee voter information.

Help America Vote Act (HAVA) – Information regarding the Help America Vote Act and the Secretary of State’s State Plan Advisory Committee.

Citizen’s Guide to Voting Systems – A step by step video demonstration on how to use the polling equipment in your area.