How to Run for County Court Clerk in Woodford County, KY

A nonpartisan guide to County Court Clerk in Woodford County. Learn the requirements to run for office near you.
Last election
May 17, 2022

About County Court Clerk

About this position

Circuit court clerks are responsible for managing the records of Circuit and District courts, Kentucky's trial courts. Circuit court clerks receive lawsuits and court documents, record legal documents, provide legal documents and other legal materials, are present during trials, schedule juries, receive and disburse money, maintain the jury system, administer oaths, handle affidavits, and issue driver licenses and non-driver identification cards. One circuit court clerk is elected in each Kentucky county. They serve for a term of six years.
Office level
County
Typical salary
$83,598.11
Affiliation
Partisan

Election type

  • CheckPartisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for County Court Clerk

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    At the time of election, must be at least 21 years of age, a citizen of Kentucky, has resided in the State 2 years, and 1 year next preceding his election in the county and district in which he is a candidate, and that he is qualified for the office for which he is a candidate. Additional Requirement: must receive a passing grade of 70% or more on a written examination prepared and administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

  2. File Text
    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    $50, Candidate's signature and two (2) registered voters of the same party from the district or jurisdiction from which candidate seeks nomination.
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
    Where to file
    103 South Main St, Suite 120, Versailles, KY 40383
    Filing phone
    859-873-3421
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