COUNTY CLERK OF COURT SERVICES | CLAYTON COUNTY OFFICES

Provides public services related to court proceedings and maintains records of all court records. This office receives, files, and maintains all of the documentation that comprises the official court record for the following case types: felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, ordinance violations, civil, family, or paternity court cases, juvenile injunctions, restraining orders, and small claims court cases. The Clerk of Court is responsible for the collection of case related fees, fines and forfeitures, case management and event tracking, budget planning, records management, courtroom operation support, jury management, and facility planning.

This office also issues copies of divorce decrees for divorces granted in the county court and provides assistance and necessary forms needed to file a petition with the court for a legal name change.

Physical Address

111 North High Street, Elkader, IA 52043

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;

Application process

Call or visit the courthouse for information and services

Fee

Fees vary based on the service provided

Required documents

Call for information

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Languages

English

Service area

Clayton County, Iowa

Agency info

CLAYTON COUNTY OFFICES

Provides county government services to the Clayton County area.