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Madison County Clerk's Office

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The County Clerk is the keeper of records for land transactions, court proceedings, & manager of DMV.

07/29/2026

🎡 The Madison County Fair Is Here!

Looking for something to do this week? Head to the The Madison County Fair, NY in Brookfield for family fun, exciting events, and great entertainment.

🎟️ $10 ride-all-day passes
🐄 Animal exhibits and events
🚜 Tractor pulls
💥 Demolition derby
🎶 Live music

Madison County Clerk Mike Keville and the Clerk's Office will be at the fair Thursday through Saturday, and the fair continues through Sunday. We hope to see you there!

07/27/2026

🚗 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲? 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀.

If your dealership issues you a new set of plates instead of transferring your old ones, there’s one important step you don’t want to miss.

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

🏷 Why you shouldn’t keep unexpired plates sitting around
⚠️ How canceling insurance too soon can create an insurance lapse
📍 Why you should turn in your old plates or transfer them to another vehicle as soon as possible

Before you drive off the lot, make sure you know what to do with your old plates.

07/20/2026

📬 Received an Insurance Card That Isn’t Yours? Don’t Throw It Away!

Some drivers are reportedly using upstate addresses to obtain lower insurance rates, leaving unsuspecting homeowners tied to fraudulent information.

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

⚠️ Why an unfamiliar insurance card could signal fraud
📄 Why you should not simply discard it
📞 How the Madison County DMV can help address the issue

If an insurance card arrives at your home in someone else’s name, contact the DMV office in Wampsville.

07/13/2026

🚗 Leasing a Vehicle With Your Spouse? Think Ahead.

If you plan to buy out a vehicle lease later, the names listed on the lease can affect whose name appears on the title.

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

📝 Why only the person named on the lease may receive the title
👥 How listing both spouses can make future ownership easier
🚘 What to consider before signing a vehicle lease

A little planning now could prevent extra steps later.

07/06/2026

𝗡𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗠𝗩

The Madison County DMV in Wampsville is open for business on Fridays, and no appointment is required!

In this week’s Mike’s Monday Message, Madison County Clerk Mike Keville clears up confusion about:

📅 Friday DMV hours
🚶 Walk-in service being available
📞 Why you do not need to call ahead for an appointment

Stop in and see us. We look forward to serving you.

06/29/2026

🚗 𝗛𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲? 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿.

Even if you have new insurance now, a gap in coverage can still leave your registration suspended.

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

⚠️ Why even a short lapse can create a registration suspension
💵 When you may have to pay a daily penalty or turn in your plates
🚔 Why you should check with DMV before finding out from law enforcement

If you’ve had an insurance lapse, stop into DMV and find out where things stand.

06/22/2026

🛻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝗯𝘆-𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗨𝗧𝗩? 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁.

Many New Yorkers would like to see the law change, but side-by-side ATVs or UTVs over 1,000 pounds still cannot be registered in New York State.

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

⚠️ Why these vehicles cannot be registered
🏷 What to know before you buy one
🛣 Why you should understand the limits before expecting to ride on roads or state trails

Before you make a purchase, make sure you know what is and isn’t allowed.

06/15/2026

🚗 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀? 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 💰

If there’s still time left on your registration when you surrender your plates, you may be able to use that remaining credit later.

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

💵 When you may be eligible for a refund
📄 Why you should keep your plate surrender receipt
🏷 How remaining registration time may reduce your next registration fee

If you’re turning in plates or putting a seasonal vehicle back on the road, make sure you know your options before you miss out.

06/08/2026

🚨 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼.

If your plates are taken by law enforcement, that does not automatically clear things up with DMV.

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

🚗 Why current insurance may not fix a past lapse right away
🚔 What happens when law enforcement takes your plates
📄 Why you need an 𝗠𝗩-𝟳𝟴𝗕 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 turned in to DMV

Hopefully you never need this information, but if it happens, knowing the next step can save you from bigger problems.

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

Address

138 N Court St
Wampsville, NY
13163

Opening Hours

Monday	7:45am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:45am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:45am - 5pm
Thursday	7:45am - 5pm
Friday	7:45am - 3pm

Telephone

+13153662261

Website

https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/174/County-Clerk

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