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Keep a look out for 2025 Shred It event dates coming soon.

Call the Clerk's Office at (248)348-5825 or email clerk@twp.northville.mi.us for more information.

Absentee Voter Ballot Information 

• Any registered voter is eligible to obtain an absentee ballot for an upcoming election. Contact the Clerk's Office at (248) 348-5825.
  • If you provide your email on the Application for Absentee Ballot, the Clerk’s Office will notify you via email when your absentee ballot is mailed to you, and when your absentee ballot is received.
    • You can also check your voter information, registration and ballot status on the state of Michigan website here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index. 
  • Absentee ballots will be made available or mailed 45 days before an election to all who have requested to be placed on the Absent Voter Permanent Ballot list or completed the Absent Voter application.

Election Day Information

• The polls are open from 7 am–8 pm.
• Historically, 7-9 am and 6–8 pm are the busiest times.
• You must be in line, with an application to vote by 8 pm.
• Precinct voting locations remain the same.  
• Precinct inspectors and local clerks do NOT have the authority to keep the polls open past 8 pm.
• Bring your photo I.D. or be prepared to complete an affidavit that you are not in possession of your photo I.D. You may vote without photo I.D. by completing the affidavit.

Voter Registration Information

Voters may register to vote by mail, in person at Township Hall, online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/RegisterVoter or in person at a Secretary of State Office up to 15 days prior to the election.

OR register in person at the Clerk’s Office from 14 days before each election until 8 pm on Election Day with proof of identification and proof of residency.

Election Notices

Notice of Early Processing and Tabulation of Absentee Ballots

None

Notice of Precinct Canvas of Early Votes

None

Clerk's Office Duties

A Michigan state law requires the Township Clerk to carry out three major responsibilities involving record-keeping, financial operations, and administration of elections and voter information for the Township and Northville School District.  The Clerk's Office plays a critical role in the operation and administration of township government.

• The Clerk is a member of the Township Board of Trustees (BoT), voting on questions of budget, personnel appointments, zoning and other matters.
• The Clerk’s Office acts as secretary to the BoT by posting legal notices, preparing the agendas and recording the minutes of BoT meetings. 
• The Clerk chairs the Board of Election Commission for the Township.
• The Clerk’s Office keeps all the official records of the Township, including contracts, bid openings (RFP), business registrations, homeowner association directory, etc.
• The Deputy Clerk acts as the Township’s Freedom of Information (FOIA) coordinator.
• The Clerk administers the Oath of Office to Township officials, police, sworn personnel and appointees to boards and commissions.