Absent Voter Application

Vote From Home

Anyone can vote from home, also known as absentee voting, and you don't need a reason. Simply request a ballot in writing and submit to the clerk's office. 

Join the Permanent Absent Voter Ballot List

When you're on this list you will receive an absent voter ballot application for every election automatically. Just return the application and you'll receive a ballot as soon as they are available. You will receive an application for every election. It must be signed and returned in order to receive a ballot. **THIS LIST IS BEING REPLACED BY THE PERMANENT BALLOT LIST AND WILL NO LONGER BE IN EFFECT in 2025**

Join the Permanent Ballot List

The Michigan Bureau of Elections, in accordance with Prop 2022-2, has created a Permanent Ballot List for voters who would like to vote by absent voter ballot.  Once a voter has requested to be placed on this list, an application requesting an absent voter ballot is no longer necessary.  The Clerk will automatically mail an absent voter ballot prior to every election.  If a voter is on the Permanent Ballot List and moves to a new city or township, they are responsible for updating their driver's license (or State ID) address with the Secretary of State or the Clerk of the new city or township.  The Permanent Ballot status will stay with your voter registration.

Track your Absentee Ballot

Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center to track your absentee ballot once you've requested it.