county clerks

Local document officials

County clerks are elected or appointed officials who maintain public records and administer governmental functions at the county level.

Their duties vary by state but typically include recording deeds and property transfers, issuing marriage licenses, managing vital records, and overseeing elections.

In some jurisdictions they also serve as clerks of local courts: The county clerk certified the election results.

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