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In-state voter
registration guide

How to register to vote in Michigan

To register to vote in Michigan as an in-state student you can register online through the Michigan Voter Information Center up to 15 days before Election Day without providing proof of residency. If you are registering within 14 days of Election Day you must register in person with your city or township clerk at their clerk's office or Early Voting Center. You will be required to provide proof of residency for your address as well as a valid photo ID. Additionally, students who would like to vote at their campus address can register to vote there so long as they have lived there for 30 days. 

 

*Registering to vote in Michigan at your campus address will change your registered address (shown on driver's license/state ID). This will not impact your financial aid or university residency status. You will be sent a sticker from the Michigan Secretary Of State with your new registered address which will need to be applied to the back of your driver's license or state ID.

How to find your clerk

Michigan law allows same-day voter registration and voting in person during the early voting period as well as up till 8 p.m. on Election Day. For in-state students interested in getting registered within 14 days of Election Day, you can locate your clerk by clicking the "Find My Clerk" button. 

What do you need to bring

To register to vote in Michigan as an in-state student after the online voter registration deadline you must provide a print or digital document displaying proof of residency for your address as well as a valid photo ID 

What counts as proof of residency:

The following documents must have the address you are registering at* 

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  • Valid Michigan driver’s license, MI state ID, or U.S. Passport 

  • Valid Tribal ID card 

  • A utility bill

  • Insurance documents (health, car, home, etc.)

  • A bank or credit card statement

  • Financial aid or school enrollment documents

  • A lease agreement

  • A paycheck or other government check

  • Other government document with your address

What counts as a valid photo ID

  • Current student ID

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Valid state ID

  • Valid U.S. Passport

  • Valid Tribal ID card

Need help or have more questions?

Check out our FAQ page or email us your questions at: msuvote@msu.edu

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Go green, go white, GO VOTE!

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