Update Voter Registration

Looking to update your voter registration?  We'll guide you through the process.

online form

Paso 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

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

Paso 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

Paso 4.Update your registration online

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 online using the State of Michigan's ExpressSOS system.

Update Registration Online

paper form

Paso 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

Paso 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.

Paso 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

Paso 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.

Paso 5.Download the application

Print and fill out the PDF application.

Download the Application in English

Paso 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.

in person

Paso 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

Paso 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.

Paso 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

Paso 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.

Paso 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.

phone

Paso 1.Make sure we're open

Our office hours are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday. We are out of the office on public holidays.

Paso 2.Call us for instructions

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. We can't update your registration over the phone. But we'll get you all the information you need to update your voter registration.