Madison County clerk Mike Kelly warns temporary DMV receipts won't work at TSA checkpoints

Mar 9, 2026

Madison County Clerk Mike Kelly said the county's new DMV software issues temporary licenses as barcoded paper receipts that are not accepted at TSA airport checkpoints; travelers within two weeks of flying should enroll in TSA’s $45 vetted screening or obtain their full license earlier.

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Madison County Clerk Mike Kelly warned residents that a recent change to the county DMV’s software now produces temporary licenses as plain paper receipts with barcodes rather than card-stock temporary licenses, and those receipts will not be accepted at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport checkpoints.

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