Occupations43-4031.00

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus.

Median annual pay
$47,700

BLS, 2024

Employment
180,400

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
+3.0%

2024–34

Annual openings
18,500

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
  2. 02Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
  3. 03Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
  4. 04Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
  5. 05Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
  6. 06Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
  7. 07Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
  8. 08Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
  9. 09Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
  10. 10Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
  11. 11Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
  12. 12Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringActive LearningLearning StrategiesMathematicsScience

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 180,400 in 2024 to 185,900 in 2034, a +3.0% change.

BLS projects an average of 18,500 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.