County Clerks, Records Retention
As the City or County Clerk, you are ultimately responsible for the safekeeping, retention and disposition of public records. Though Clerk responsibilities may vary by jurisdiction, the Clerk’s ultimate responsibility is to ensure the long-term retention and protection of this data.
The Clerk must ensure the safekeeping of records such as those related to the criminal justice system, elections, real estate and property tax records, birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, passport applications, and other documents.