county clerk

Municipal records keeper

A county clerk is a local government official who maintains public records and administers various administrative functions for a county.

Duties vary by state but typically include recording deeds and other legal documents, issuing marriage licenses, and overseeing elections.

In some jurisdictions the county clerk also serves as clerk of the local court.

You'll need to file that deed at the county clerk's office.

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county judge · district judge · magistrate · sheriff · county executive

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Top diplomatic cabinet position

municipal clerk · city clerk

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Officer handling corporate records

executive assistant

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