Update Voter Registration

1. Review the registration requirements

To be eligible to register to vote in Grand Rapids, you need to meet these requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must be at least 18 years old by election day
• Must be a resident of Michigan and the City of Grand Rapids

2. Make sure you're registered to vote before updating your registration

Your first step should always be to check your status. You may find that it's correct. If that's the case, then you're all set! You can Check Your Status Online on the State of Michigan's website.

If you're registered to vote, but you're details are incorrect, move to the next step. If you're not registered, you'll want to review how to Register to Vote.

3. Make sure you have all the required information

Before you update your status, have the following information ready:

• Current address
• Driver's license or State ID number

4. Make sure you're eligible to update your registration by mail

NAME CHANGES

Keep in mind that if you've changed your name, you need to re-register in person. Visit your Secretary of State branch office. Make sure to bring legal documentation of your name change. They'll need a marriage license or court papers to verify the change.

ADDRESS UPDATES

You can update your address by mail. Continue to the next step.

5. Download the application

Print and fill out the PDF application.

Download the Application in English

6. Send the application

You can mail, scan and email, fax, or drop off your completed application to us. Our information is in the Contact Us section of this page.

1. Review the registration requirements

To be eligible to register to vote in Grand Rapids, you need to meet these requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must be at least 18 years old by election day
• Must be a resident of Michigan and the City of Grand Rapids

2. Make sure you're registered to vote before updating your registration

Your first step should always be checking your status. You may find that it's correct. If that's the case, then you're all set! You can Check Your Status Online on the State of Michigan's website.

If you're registered to vote, but you're details are incorrect, move to the next step. If you're not registered, you'll want to review how to Register to Vote.

3. Make sure you have all the required information

Before you update your status, have the following information ready:

• Current address
• Driver's license or State ID number

4. Make sure you're eligible to update your registration by mail

NAME CHANGES

Keep in mind that if you've changed your name, you need to re-register in person. Visit your Secretary of State branch office. Make sure to bring legal documentation of your name change. They'll need a marriage license or court papers to verify the change.

ADDRESS UPDATES

You can update your address in person at our office. Continue to the next step.

5. Visit our office

You'll find our address in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll have you fill out an application and answer any questions that you have.