Online Registration Deadline: Received by 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. There is no guarantee that a voter who submits their application by or close to this deadline will receive a ballot before Election Day. If it is within two weeks of Election Day, voters are strongly encouraged to request an absentee ballot in person. Voters can decide to be placed on a permanent absentee ballot list by checking the appropriate box on their absentee ballot application. Their local clerk will then automatically mail them an absentee ballot for all local, state, and federal elections in the future.
Mail-In Registration Deadline: Received by your local clerk by 5 p.m. the Friday before Election Day. There is no guarantee that a voter who submits their application by or close to this deadline will receive a ballot before Election Day. If it is within two weeks of Election Day, voters are strongly encouraged to request an absentee ballot in person.
In-Person Registration Deadline: Received at your city or township clerk’s office by 4 p.m. 1 day before Election Day (if already registered where you live); received by 8 p.m. on Election Day (if a new/updated registrant). If you request your absentee ballot on Election Day, you must vote the ballot in the clerk’s office.
