Madison County Clerk's Office

06/01/2026

🏠 What Is Being Done to Fight Deed Fraud?

Deed fraud has been a growing concern, and county clerks are working with partners across the country to look at stronger protections.

In this week’s Mike’s Monday Message, Madison County Clerk Mike Keville explains:

📄 How uniform laws could help address deed fraud
⚖️ What options are being discussed, including deed freezes and faster court processes
🔔 Why Madison County property owners should sign up for fraud alert notifications now

Until broader protections are in place, signing up for the County Clerk’s fraud protection alert system is one of the best steps you can take.

Sign up for Fraud Alerts: https://searchiqs.com/fraudalert/?CC=NYMAD

05/25/2026

🚚 CDL Drivers: Check Your Endorsements and Restrictions

If you renewed or replaced your CDL after February 19, your new license may be missing important information.

In this week’s Mike’s Monday Message, Madison County Clerk Mike Keville explains:

🚛 Why some CDL endorsements or restrictions may not be showing correctly
📄 What to check when your new license arrives
📞 How the Clerk’s Office can help if something is missing

If you have a CDL, or know someone who does, please share this so they don’t get caught in the cracks of the DMV system.

05/18/2026

🪪 Helping Young Adults Stay on the Grid

Getting an ID can become much harder after age 21, especially if someone has little or no document history.

In this week’s Mike’s Monday Message, Madison County Clerk Mike Keville explains:

👨‍👩‍👧 Why parents and legal guardians should consider getting teens a non-driver ID or permit
📄 How proof of identity requirements can become harder after age 21
🏦 Why documents like bank statements can help young adults later on

A little planning now can make a big difference down the road.

05/11/2026

✈️ Need a REAL ID or Enhanced License for Summer Travel? Don’t Wait.

Driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs are currently taking longer to arrive in the mail.

In this week’s Mike’s Monday Message, Madison County Clerk Mike Keville explains:

🪪 Why licenses and IDs may take 3–4 weeks to arrive
✈️ Why travelers should upgrade to REAL ID or Enhanced now
💳 How waiting too long could mean paying the extra $45 TSA fee

If you have summer travel plans, now is the time to get it taken care of.

05/04/2026

🏡 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆? 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿.

As the spring housing market heats up, Madison County Clerk Mike Keville is warning buyers and property owners about a serious type of property fraud.

In this week’s Mike’s Monday Message, Clerk Keville explains:

🏠 How property can be fraudulently sold
🌲 Why vacant land and out-of-state owners can be targeted
🔎 Why buyers should ask extra questions before closing

Before you buy, do your due diligence and make sure everything checks out.

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

🥧 This is what success looks like.

After the Madison County DMV and Clerk's Office raised $8,533 for Donate Life New York State, County Clerk Mike Keville got pied in the face by his team to celebrate a job well done.

All for a great cause. 💙

04/30/2026

💙 Earlier today, the Madison County Clerk's Office held its Donate Life press conference to wrap up this year’s fundraiser and celebrate the impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Thank you to everyone who supported this important cause, purchased raffle tickets, and helped spread the message to leave a legacy.

⭐ Be sure to check back in for another post that will highlight the event!

Watch the full video below.

Donate Life Press Conference 2026

04/29/2026

💙 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

Madison County Clerk Mike Keville shares a quick update on this year’s Donate Life Month fundraiser supporting Donate Life New York State.

🎟️ Basket raffles and a TV/Xbox giveaway
💰 Over $5,000 raised so far
🎯 Goal of $8,000

More importantly, it is about making a life-saving decision.

Did you know…
• A 95-year-old became an organ donor
• 98-year-old Orville Allen of New York donated his liver
(https://donatelife.net/news/organ-donor-gives-the-gift-of-life-at-98-years-old/)
• 100-year-old Dale Steele became the oldest donor this year
(https://liveonnebraska.org/news/nebraska-veteran-becomes-oldest-organ-donor-in-us/)

✔️ You are never too old to register
✔️ One donor can save up to 8 lives

Stop by the Madison County DMV, grab some raffle tickets, and consider signing up to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor.

💙 It takes a minute. It can last a lifetime.

04/27/2026

💼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? Here’s the Easiest Way to Begin.

Thinking about launching your own business? A sole proprietorship is one of the simplest ways to get started.

In this week’s Mike’s Monday Message, Madison County Clerk Mike Keville explains:

📄 How to file a business certificate through the Clerk’s Office
🏦 How it allows you to open a business bank account
⚖️ When to consider other options like an LLC or corporation

If you’re ready to take that first step, this is a great place to start.

Learn more and get forms here:
https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/175/Business-Certificates