# 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. - Code: 43-4031.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 43-4031) - Family: [Office & Administrative Support](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-43), one of its 55 occupations - Tasks: 30 tasks (25 core, 2 supplemental and 3 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/43-4031.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/43-4031.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses. Core task · Task 23267 · Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment. Core task · Task 23284 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents. Core task · Task 23268 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members. Core task · Task 23269 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms. Core task · Task 23270 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings. Core task · Task 23271 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts. Core task · Task 23272 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees. Core task · Task 23278 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations. Core task · Task 23273 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information. Core task · Task 23274 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures. Core task · Task 23282 · Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed. Core task · Task 23276 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines. Core task · Task 23288 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Code information on license applications for entry into computers. Core task · Task 23277 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings. Core task · Task 23281 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2022 16. Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration. Core task · Task 23279 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 17. Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses. Core task · Task 23275 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2022 18. Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations. Core task · Task 23280 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2022 19. Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments. Core task · Task 23283 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2022 20. Instruct parties about timing of court appearances. Core task · Task 23290 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2022 21. Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices. Core task · Task 23285 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 22. Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions. Core task · Task 23287 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 23. Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary. Core task · Task 23289 · Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2022 24. Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens. Core task · Task 23291 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2022 25. Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts. Core task · Task 23292 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 26. Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results. Supplemental task · Task 23293 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 27. Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court. Supplemental task · Task 23286 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2022 28. Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees. Not rated · Task 23294 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 29. Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents. Not rated · Task 23295 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 30. Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called. 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