The Assessor’s Office is responsible for an equitable assessment of real and personal property by estimating the fair market value and determining the classification of each parcel in Clay County for property tax purposes.
The Auditor's Office is responsible for tax administration for all taxing districts in Clay County and administers the issuance of auctioneer, beer and liquor licenses; the county's centralized accounting system; and the county functions of federal, state, and local elections.
Motor vehicle transactions include license plates, tabs, vehicle transfers, new vehicle and out-of-state registrations, boat, snowmobile, all-terrain, motorcycle and trailer licensing. Driver's licensing includes driver's license renewals, identification cards, instruction permits, and name and address changes.
The Recorder's Office's mission is to promptly record, file and preserve documents accurately in an efficient, responsible and professional manner for posterity and legal purposes.
The Treasurer's Office is responsible for the cash management of County funds which includes monitoring cash flow. They collect all property taxes, collect and disburse other proper funds, perform escrow maintenance and conduct bank reconciliations as well as other duties as assigned.