What do I need to vote in Michigan? How to check your registration, what to bring to polls

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. While millions of voters in Michigan have already cast their ballots thanks to absentee ballots and the early-voting period that wrapped up Sunday, many more Michiganders will flock to the polls throughout Tuesday.

If you're one of those voters, here's what you need to know, including how to check your voter registration status, what you need to bring to the polls and more.

Am I registered to vote in Michigan?

If you're unsure if you're already registered to vote, you can check your registration status online at michigan.gov/vote.

Can I still register to vote in Michigan on Election Day?

Yes. In Michigan, you can register to vote up until polls close on Election Day at your local clerk's office with proof of residency. If you're unsure if you're already registered to vote, you can check your registration status by visiting michigan.gov/vote. There, you can also find the address of your local clerk's office.

Who is eligible to vote in Michigan?

To register to vote in Michigan, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen

• A Michigan resident for at least 30 days by the time you vote

• At least 17.5 years old, and be 18 by Election Day

• Not currently serving a jail or prison sentence

Within 14 days of an election (including on Election Day itself), you must provide proof of residency. This can include:

• Your Michigan driver’s license or state ID

• A current utility bill

• A bank statement

• A paycheck or government check

• Another government document

At your local clerk's office, you can register to vote, request and return an absentee ballot on Election Day itself.

What time do polls open in Michigan?

Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time in Michigan. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you are still permitted to vote.

What should I expect at the polls?

Once you arrive at the polls, you'll be asked to check in with local election workers. The election staff will provide you with a ballot or another option to vote if additional accommodation is needed.

You will be asked to provide a form of photo ID to vote. If you don't have an ID, you can still vote. You'll be asked to sign a form verifying your identity.

Here's a list of valid forms of photo ID, according to the Michigan Secretary of State's Office:

• Michigan driver's license or state ID (may be expired)

• Driver's license or state ID issued by another state

• Federal, state or local government-issued photo ID

• U.S. passport

• Military photo ID

• Photo ID from an educational institution

• Tribal photo ID

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Where can I find my local polling place?

You can find your polling precinct by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote. There, you can enter your address and the site will provide your polling place.

On Election Day, in-person voting must take place at your assigned polling place. Bigger cities and townships typically have multiple polling locations, so make sure you arrive at the correct one.

Looking for more on Michigan’s elections this year? Check out our voter guide, subscribe to our elections newsletter and always feel free to share your thoughts in a letter to the editor.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: What do I need to vote in Michigan? How to check registration