County Clerk Template.docx - AIRS



County Clerk TemplateAgency Name: ___ County ClerkOverview:The County Clerk maintains records of all civil and criminal court activities, administers jury draw, child support collections, and voter registration, issues marriage licenses and records state tax liens in ___ County.Site Director: {Name}County ClerkCLERK IS NOT COFIDENTIAL – Elected officialService Group: CLERK’S OFFICETaxonomiesArea ServedMatchlist NotesActive Arrest WarrantsCountyAdoption Petition Filing Offices CountyChild Custody/Visitation PetitionCountyCourt RecordsCountyCriminal Record Expungement Petition Filing OfficesCountyDivorce Petition Filing Offices (or sep service group?)CountyDivorce Records (or sep service group?)CountyForeclosure Filing OfficesCountyLocal Officials OfficesCountyName Change AssistanceCountyProbate Petition Filing OfficesCountyTemporary Restraining Order FilingCountyConfirm clerk’s office does each of the above. If they do not, do not add the taxonomy and remove mention of the service from the description. Find out who DOES do the service for that county, and add where appropriate.Others for this service group, where applicable…(?)Bail Bonds (Add sentence to those that do, or delete from all, or make separate service group?) “Accepts payments for bail bonds.”??Traffic Ticket Fine Collection Offices --OR--. Traffic/Parking Ticket Information/Advice??DESCRIPTIONMaintains records of all county-level court cases in ____ County. The clerk's office also issues marriage licenses; files petitions for divorce, probate, adoption, name change, custody/visitation, expungement, and protective orders; processes payments for child support, foreclosures, court costs, traffic tickets, and other judgments; issues arrest warrants; and oversees all elections in the county.Maintains records of all county-level court cases in ____ County. The clerk's office also issues marriage licenses; files petitions for divorce, probate, adoption, name change, custody/visitation, expungement, and protective orders; processes payments for child support,foreclosures, court costs,traffic tickets, and other judgments;issues arrest warrants;and oversees all elections in the county.Service Group: CHILD SUPPORTTaxonomiesArea ServedMatchlist NotesChild Support Assistance/EnforcementCountyPayment history; name or address changeService Contact: Clerk’s Office # and also include Indiana Kids Line: 800-840-8757Processes court-ordered child-support payments in __ County, and provides parents records of payment history on request. Payer and payee must keep their names and addresses current with the clerk’s office; any changes must be made in writing. Payment history information is also available from this office.ELIGIBLITY:Parents ordered by the __ County Court to pay or receive child supportINTAKE:Walk in to obtain payment history. Mail or deliver updates in name or address.WTB:For payment history: * Photo IDFor name/address changes: * Case number * Old and new name * Social Security number * Address information * Copy of driver’s licenseFees: Payment history printout ???Note: If the following is at a separate site, name the site ___ County Clerk – Voter Registration Office or ___ County Clerk Election Board (whichever is appropriate.Service Group: ELECTION BOARDTaxonomiesArea ServedMatchlist NotesAbsentee BallotsCounty{none}Election InformationCounty{none}Voter Registration OfficesCounty{none}DESCRIPTIONOversees the administration of all county-level elections, candidate filings, and campaign finance in ____ County. This office also serves as a voter registration site and provides information about candidates, voting times and locations, absentee voting, and working the polls.Modify above as needed for individual clerks.Be aware that some clerks do NOT oversee voter registration or serve as a voter registration site; in those cases, remove references from description, remove taxonomy, and add service to appropriate agency (such as “___ County Voter Registration Office.”)If an office provides additional services, such as serving as an early voting site, mention these as well.HOURS____ (Note: No voter registration conducted during the 29 days before an election.)ELIGIBILITYTo register to vote in _____ County: - United States citizens - Living in ____ County - At least 18 years old on the day of the next election - Not currently imprisoned after being convicted of a crimeTo vote in ____ County: - Registered in current precinct at least 30 days before the electionINTAKETo register to vote, walk in or register online at .For election information, call this office.WHAT TO BRINGNothing neededConfirm no documentation required to register in person.Service Group: MARRIAGE LICENSETaxonomiesArea ServedMatchlist NotesMarriage LicensesCountyIssues marriage licenses, provides certified copies of marriage licenses, and maintains records of marriage licenses issued in __ County. There is no waiting period to obtain a marriage license and no witnesses or blood tests are required. Both applicants must appear at the Clerk's Office at the time of application. Marriages must take place within 60 days of the marriage license being issued.For marriage license: * Both parties at least 18 years old (call for exceptions) * At least one a __ County resident, or both from out of stateFor certified copies of a marriage license: * License must have been issued in __ CountyTo apply for a marriage license, both persons must provide ONE of the following: - Valid driver’s license (with correct address) - Current state-issued ID card - Birth certificate - Passport - Military ID* $20 if at least one applicant is a __ County resident (includes 2 certified copies)* $61 if both applicants are from out of state (includes 2 certified copies)* $1 for certified copies by mail (provide self-addressed, stamped envelope)Cash only for marriage licenses; cash or money order for certified copiesService Group: DIVORCE(If listing separately from “Clerk’s Office” service group.)TaxonomiesArea ServedMatchlist NotesDivorce Petition Filing OfficesCountyDivorce RecordsCountyDescription: Provides a means for persons to file for divorce and maintains records of divorces filed in __ County. Separate forms are available for divorce with or without children, and for divorce with or without both parties being in agreement.Eligibility: At least one person in the divorce filing must have been a __ County resident for three months and an Indiana resident for 6 months.Intake: Walk in. Divorce forms may be completed in advance (see judiciary/selfservice/forms), or may be completed and printed at the Clerk's Office for a small fee.What to Bring:Nothing needed; bring appropriate divorce form (judiciary/selfservice/forms) if desired.Fees* To File: $___ filing fee (includes notification of spouse by certified mail; for sheriff's service within __ County, add $13)* For Record Copies: $1 per pageCash, money order, credit/debit card (no personal checks)Service Group:Passports ................
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