Canton Township Clerk's Office

03/10/2026

Clerk Siegrist facilitated today’s Legislative Process session at the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks (MAMC) Institute.

As Canton Township Clerk, First Vice President of MAMC, and Co-Chair of the Council of Election Officials, it’s always inspiring to work with colleagues who care deeply about the future of election administration in Michigan.

During the session they provided a legislative update on bills we are currently tracking and discussed how proposed changes could impact voters and municipal governments across the state. They also walked through the basics of how a bill becomes a law and encouraged clerks to embrace their role as community leaders and citizen lobbyists in support of effective, secure election administration.

One of the most powerful moments of the day came during the grassroots advocacy training. More than 100 clerks contacted their legislators to emphasize the importance of supporting the Governor’s proposed $42 million budget provision to fund the statewide rollout of next-generation tabulators that meet VVSG 2.0 standards.

Clerks are on the front lines of democracy every day. When they share our expertise with policymakers, they help ensure that Michigan’s election infrastructure remains secure, modern, and accessible for every voter.

02/06/2026

📬 Voter Information Card Update – Please Read 🗳️

The Canton Township Clerk’s Office wants to let voters know that you may have already received or will be receiving shortly an updated Voter Information Card in the mail. This is because your polling location may have changed.

🔍 How to confirm your polling place:
Your current voting location is listed inside the pink box on the card. Please review it carefully to make sure you know where to vote.

✅ Important reminders:
• You do not need to do anything with this card.
• The card is not required to vote in either the August or November elections this year.
• If you are on the Automatic Ballot List, you will receive an absentee ballot automatically, just like every other election.

📮 Mail for a former resident?
If a voter information card arrives for someone who no longer lives at your address, please write “Return to Sender” on the card and place it back in the mail. This allows our office to flag the voter registration and begin the process of removal in accordance with federal law.

ℹ️ More information coming soon:
Additional details about polling location changes and updated precinct boundaries will be shared as we get closer to Election Day.

As always, thank you for helping us keep our voter records accurate and for participating in our elections!

11/28/2025

Two more days to get our letters to Santa in!

For those that didn’t make it over to the North Pole Express Mailbox, we just heard from the head elf and they’re extending the drop off date to this Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m.!

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Only a few more days for Canton residents to drop off their wish lists at the North Pole Express Mailbox! Located at the Banquet entrance of the Summit on the Park, this magical mailbox will deliver your letter to Santa now through November 30. Please make sure to write your name and address clearly on the letter so Santa can write your back.

11/19/2025

Clerk Siegrist had the great honor of talking to Cub Scout Den 6 about voting and our government. Everyone walked away with a good understanding of majority vs plurality after a fun group exercise!

10/12/2025

Clerk Michael Siegrist presented to voter education series yesterday, one at the Hindu temple on Cherry Hill Rd. here in Canton and one in Farmington Hills with Mayor Theresa Rich.

The basics of US government were covered along with absentee versus voting by mail and the structure of Township versus City governments.

10/10/2025

🗳️ Voter Education Seminar at Canton Hindu Temple

Empower yourself with knowledge before you vote!

Join us for an informative Voter Education Seminar featuring Michael Siegrist, Canton Township Clerk, who will provide valuable insights into:

Absentee Voting – how it works and how to apply

Understanding Government – the structure of federal and state governments

Branches of Government – executive, legislative, and judicial explained

Township Government Basics – how local government operates

Elections 101 – how primary elections connect to general elections

📅 Date: October 11, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Canton Hindu Temple
44955 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI
Temple Room 3/4

This is a nonpartisan, educational event open to all community members interested in understanding how our democracy works and how to make their vote count.

Don’t miss this opportunity to become a more informed voter!
All are welcome.

10/06/2025

Do you live in the Wayne-Westland School District or the Van Buren School District? Are you registered to vote in Canton Township? Don’t miss your chance to cast a ballot in the upcoming General Election. Register or update your voter registration in minutes by following the link in the graphic above.

10/02/2025

Voters in the Van Buren and Wayne Westland School Districts who have an election this November will notice that the Ballot Drop Box at the Canton Township Administration building has been moved to the side of the building and will remain in this location going forward.

07/31/2025

Our Employee of the Month, Nola, wants you to know dogs are required to be licensed, and the licensing is handled by the Canton Township Clerk’s Office. You can apply for a dog license online or in person. You’ll need a valid rabies vaccination certificate, and for the dog park, you’ll also need proof of Bordetella and Distemper vaccinations.

Online Application:

Visit the Canton Township website and find the dog license application form.

Fill out the form with your dog’s information and your own.

Upload digital copies of your dog’s rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper vaccination records.

Pay the license fee online.

The Clerk’s Office will mail you the license.

The license fee is $10 per dog for an annual license, or $25 for a 3-year license (if your dog is within the first year of a 3-year rabies vaccination).

06/19/2025

The clerk’s office is closed today in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Happy Juneteenth! Canton Township is proud to have hosted our Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration this past Saturday during Liberty Fest. The official Juneteenth holiday is observed on June 19th each year to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. Please note that the Canton Administration Building is closed today in observance of this holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, June 20th.