county clerk

noun

1. an elective county official in most U.S. states who generally keeps records of property titles, distributes ballots, issues licenses, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of county clerk¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s website lists voter centers and drop boxes.

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The decision to boost such fees comes as the cost to perform all Register-Recorder/County Clerk’s office services has increased, according to a board letter signed by L.A.

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The county clerk’s office, which files marriage licenses, also oversees election administration, voter file maintenance, real property document recording, and vital records custody and maintenance.

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A young man shows up to register to vote at his county clerk 30 days before the presidential election.

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Paxton sued a New York doctor in December for mailing pills to a Texan; he can’t get the civil judgment enforced and is now suing a New York county clerk.

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