About County Clerk
About this position
The County Clerk is responsible for maintaining records of governing body transactions such as resolutions and ordinances. The County Clerk maintains and provides records including birth, marriage, civil union, and death certificates. The County Clerk also issues permits and licenses.
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Partisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Clerk
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A candidate must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age and must reside in the county
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee: $50. No petition signature requirement.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 109 West 1st Street, Lobby Box 4, Portales, NM 88130
- Filing phone
- 575-356-8562
- Step 3
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