In order to vote, you simply must register. Michigan applies the same rules whether you were convicted of a federal or state crime. The same rules apply for Michigan voters even if the conviction occurred in another state. If you move to another state, your right to vote will be controlled by the laws of that state. To register to vote in Michigan, you must be a U.S. citizen, be at least 18 years old by election day and, be a resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are applying .
Registration is available year round in Michigan.
However, in order to vote in a primary or general election, you must be registered at least 30 days before that election. You can register to vote by mail or by visiting your county, city or township clerk's office or any of the 178 Secretary of State branch offices located throughout the state. In addition, specified agencies providing services through the Family Independence Agency, the Department of Community Health, and the Michigan Jobs Commission offer voter registration services to their clients. Military recruitment centers also provide voter registration services. This pamphlet is provided for informational purposes only, as an aid to further inquiry.