Clerk

Clerk's Office

Welcome to the Saginaw Township Clerk's Office

The Saginaw Charter Township Clerk maintains records of all Boards minutes, Resolutions, Ordinances, Business & Rental Licenses, Liquor Licenses, and Voter Registrations.

The Clerk's Office also conducts elections for Saginaw Charter Township.

We hope the information you will find listed here to be helpful. 

For further assistance, we can be reached Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (989) 791-9830.

We can also be reached via email at clerk@saginawtownship.net.

Notices


Elections Scheduled for 2024
*  February 27, 2024 - Presidential Primary
* August 6, 2024 - Primary Election 
* November 5, 2024 - General Election

Election Results for any Election go to the Saginaw County Clerk's web site and click on Election.

Am I Registered To Vote? Where Do I Vote? Where can I see a sample ballot?

This information can be accessed by following the link to the Michigan Voter Information Center.

Do You Need an Absentee Ballot?

You can apply for an Absentee Ballot Application by clicking the link.


Important Deadlines

Ballots may be requested by mail up until 5:00 p.m. on the FRIDAY prior to an election. Please note that is rarely enough time to complete the process. Request your ballot as soon as possible.

The last day for a registered voter to obtain an absentee ballot in the office is the Monday prior to the election by 4:00 p.m., but the ballot must be voted in the office and returned.

If you are not a registered voter you can also click on Voter Information on the left column to see what the deadlines are for voting.

All ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

Completing The Absentee Ballot

Inside your ballot envelope will be:
     - the ballot & instructions
     - a return envelope
     - a secrecy sleeve

Vote the ballot by completely filling in the oval to the right of the candidate's name.

Be sure to vote for only the number of candidates listed in the heading for that office.

Some offices allow more than one candidate to be nominated.

Complete both sides of the ballot if applicable.

Place the ballot in the secrecy sleeve with the stub number showing.
     - Place it in the return envelope
     - Seal it
     - Sign it and date it within the RED box on the front of the envelope

The ballot will not be counted if the envelope is not signed!

Returning The Ballot

Ballots may be returned by:
-  postal mail
-  dropped in one of the white drop boxes in the circle drive or on the door
- dropped in the marked Ballot drop boxes located at Fire Station #2 (3211 McCarty Road) or Fire Station #3 (155 N Center Road)            
-  dropped off at the Clerk's office by the voter; or an immediate family member; or a person residing in the same household
- returned to the Saginaw County Early Voting Center during the 9 day Early Vote period at 618 Cass Street, Saginaw, MI 48602

Ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Permanent Absentee List

The Clerk's office will maintain a Permanent Absentee Application List through 2024. After 2024, the list will move to a Permanent Ballot List ONLY.

Through 2024, voters on this list will automatically receive an application for every election. After 2024, only voters who elected to be placed on the Permanent Ballot List will automatically receive a ballot for every election.

If you would like to be placed on this list, please call us at (989) 791-9830 or Email.

Would you like to be an Election Inspector?

  • Are you a registered voter in Michigan who wants to be paid to assist voters at the polls on Election Day?
  • You must submit an election inspector application at the Saginaw Township Clerk's Office
  • You must complete training at least every two years to be certified
  • You are required to include your political party preference and any qualifications such as education or experience
  • You cannot be a challenger, candidate, member of a candidate's immediate family or a member of the local Board of Canvassers
  • Anyone convicted of a felony or an election crime is not eligible to work as an election inspector
If you were wondering how to become more active in your community or government here is your chance to get involve, apply today!


Fill out the Application by clicking on the link and return it to the address on the form. 

For more information call the Clerk's Office at (989) 791-9830. 

We look forward to hearing from you.