The Clerk of the Courts is a county elected official who performs as an officer of the court, the manager of court information and the chief financial officer for all revenues collected on behalf of the Court. This office also issues marriage licenses and maintains all recorded marriages in Clark County.

The Clerk administers the official court records for all trial court cases with jurisdiction in Clark County, prepares the permanent historical records for the courts, processes and issues various documents for court cases.

As a member of the Election Board, the Clerk oversees, conducts, and certifies the results for all federal, state, county, township, municipal, special, and school board elections.