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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

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This source lists 29 tasks, including 11 marked Core and 18 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

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Core · Task 23295 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.

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Core · Task 23282 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.

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Core · Task 23278 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.

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Core · Task 23288 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.

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Core · Task 23283 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.

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Core · Task 23270 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.

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Core · Task 23290 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.

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Core · Task 23284 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.

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Core · Task 23285 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.

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Core · Task 23287 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.

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Core · Task 23291 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.

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Supplemental · Task 23281 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.

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Supplemental · Task 23267 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.

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Supplemental · Task 23276 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.

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Supplemental · Task 23294 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.

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Supplemental · Task 23271 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.

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Supplemental · Task 23277 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Code information on license applications for entry into computers.

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Supplemental · Task 23272 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.

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Supplemental · Task 23296 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.

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Supplemental · Task 23275 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.

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Supplemental · Task 23274 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.

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Supplemental · Task 23269 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.

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Supplemental · Task 23289 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.

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Supplemental · Task 23273 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.

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Supplemental · Task 23292 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.

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Supplemental · Task 23280 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.

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Supplemental · Task 23279 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.

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Supplemental · Task 23268 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.

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Supplemental · Task 23286 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.

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