All registered voters in Michigan have the right to vote by absent voter ballot (vote by mail). You must be a registered voter to receive an absent voter ballot. Your request must be in writing and submitted to the City Clerk's office. Requests to have an absent voter ballot mailed must be received by the City Clerk no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. You must apply for an absent voter ballot each election, even if you previously voted by absent voter ballot.
A voter must submit an absentee ballot application before an absentee
ballot can be sent. Voters can request an absentee ballot up to 75 days
before an election by submitting a completed absentee ballot
application to their local clerk. Absentee ballots are available and
distributed beginning 40 days before the election.
Voters in Michigan can now also decide to be placed on a permanent absentee ballot list. The City Clerk will then mail you an absentee ballot for all local, state, and federal elections.
Important Dates and Deadlines for Absent Voter Ballots
Options to Apply for an Absent Voter Ballot
You must apply for an absent voter ballot each election, even if you have Previously voted by absent voter ballot.
- Apply online through the Michigan Voter Information Center, or
- Use this link to download and print an Absent Voter Ballot Application, or
- To request an application by mail, call 248-449-9914, or
- Apply in person at the City Clerk's office.
REQUEST TO SPOIL / REISSUE ABSENT VOTER BALLOT
Military and Overseas Civilian/Citizen Absentee Ballots
- Use this link for an absentee ballot application specific to military and overseas civilian/citizens
Return your Signed Application by One of the Following Methods
- Use the 24-hour drop box located at City Hall, or
- Mail the pre-paid postage application, or
- Fax the completed application to 248-349-9244, or
- Scan or take a photo of the signed application and email it to the City Clerk's office, or
- The voter or any member of the immediate family of the voter may deliver the application to the Clerk's office, or
- In the event an applicant cannot return the application in any of the above methods, the applicant may select any registered elector to return the application. The person returning the application must sign the Certificate of Authorized Registered Elector Returning Absentee Ballot Application found on the application form.
Returning an Absent Voter Ballot
The voted ballot must be returned to the City Clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Postmarks are not accepted. Voters are encouraged to return their voted ballot as soon as it is completed. Deliver your completed and signed ballot by one of the following methods:
- Place in the City of Northville 24-hour drop box located outside City Hall or hand deliver to City Clerk [recommended to avoid postal delays], or
- Mail the ballot through US mail. Postage has been pre-paid and there is no need to add any additional postage, or
- The voter or any member of the voter's immediate family may mail or deliver the ballot to the Clerk's office
- Use this link to see when the Clerk marks your absentee ballot as received and ready for processing on Election Day