Following the Commonwealth-wide closure of businesses and offices, the Madison County Clerks Office has announced that it will remain operational, but that there will be no walk-in services at the courthouse. County Clerk Kenny Barger explained in the video below that if you need to renew any paperwork, or deal with taxes and titles, that citizens are urged to not wait and file online or via phone or mail.
Barger adds that the Clerk’s Office got word today that all driver’s licenses, disability placards, and car registration plates will have a 90-day window after expiration to be renewed. **Note: the courthouse is still open for judicial purposes.
From the County Government press release:
Madison County Clerk, under the direction of County Clerk Kenny Barger, will remain operational with employees reporting to duty; however, the following offices will be closed to walk-in access: the Madison County Courthouse and Berea Municipal Building. Citizens are urged to use online, phone, and mail options to transact business and make payments. Individuals with questions should refer to the website at www.madisoncountyclerk.us or call 859-624-4703.
Vehicle transfers will be suspended until further notice. Individuals that have purchased a vehicle from out of state will need to retain their documents until we can reopen. Individuals selling a Kentucky-titled vehicle to another person will also have to wait until we reopen to complete the transaction.
Under Executive Order, the May Primary has been moved to June 23. Voters may continue to register to vote or update their addresses by submitting a new registration form online at www.govoteky.com. Voters who qualify to absentee vote by mail may call the elections department at 859-624-4703 ext. 2 to request an application or they may submit an email request to voters@madisoncountyky.us. Notary oath and bonding are suspended until further notice. Document recordings may be submitted by mail. Copies of records may be requested through the phone at 859-624-4703 ext. 3 and will be faxed, emailed, or mailed.
