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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

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.

Median salary (BLS)

$48,700

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$36k – $74k

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$500–$3,150

Time to qualify

1 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    High school diploma or GED

    Course

    Expected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.

    $0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    On-the-job training

    Experience

    Employer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.

    Cost varies · 3 months source

  3. 3

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Court, Municipal, and License Clerks" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Entry / Junior

    $36,300

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Established

    $48,700

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Senior

    $61,260

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
  • •Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
  • •Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
  • •Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
  • •Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.

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