What is the County Clerk?

The  County  Clerk is a constitutional officer elected by the people for a term of four years. The specific work of the office is prescribed by the Legislature. Bill Knowles and his professional staff are responsible for more than $30 million annually, and the  County  Clerk's office has earned a clean audit for 47 years running. Trustworthiness is a top value!

Duties are:

• Vehicle registration and renewal
• Secretary to the  Hamilton  County  Commission
• Marriage License
• Business License
• Driver license renewal
• Member of the County  Records  Commission
• Fish and game permits
• Boat registration
• Applications for Notary Public commission
• Application for pawn broker license

Are you a history buff?
Below is a list of all Hamilton County Clerks* since the first Clerk in1820.