License Clerks


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License Clerks

License Clerks - Overview

License clerks issue licenses to people who are qualified for the license.

License clerks interview people who apply for various licenses. Some of the most common licenses that people apply for are for marriage, driving, or dog ownership.

License clerks give people the proper paperwork for the license they want. Clerks review the paperwork with the applicants to make sure all the information is correct.

Clerks give tests for licenses that require passing a test. They evaluate the test results and paperwork to determine if applicants qualify for licenses.

Before issuing licenses, clerks collect the fees. They submit the fees and paperwork to record the license. They may prepare bank deposits for the fees collected.

License clerks make sure that people obey the regulations for the license they have. They contact people who are non-compliant to let them know of the rules and what they must do to keep their license.

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.