Voter Registration

Anyone who is 18 years of age may register to vote at the clerk's office in the city which they live in. They may also register at any Secretary of State office or local school. In order to vote, you must be registered 30 days prior to an election. Do you need to register to vote or a change of address form? Complete our Voter Registration Form (PDF), print it, and mail or bring it to the Royal Oak City Clerk's Office.

Online Voter Information Center


The Michigan Secretary of State Voter Information Center is an online source for one-stop election information. Michigan residents can access information on any of the following:

  • Find the location and get directions to polling place
  • Get tutorials on the voting equipment
  • Preview their ballot
  • Sample ballots
  • Voter registration status
Further, visitors can access online information on statewide candidates, ballot proposals and tutorials on the voting equipment used in their community. The Qualified Voter File, a nationally recognized statewide voter registration system developed by the Michigan Department of State, provides data for the site.