Clay County Courthouse and the Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed 11/26 - 11/27

All Courthouse and Department of Motor Vehicle functions will be closed 11/26 - 11/27 and we will be reopened the following Monday.

Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (11/24/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (11/17/2020)

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Clay County Motor Vehicle Has Moved to the Moorhead Center Mall

The Clay County DMV is now open at its new location starting November 16th! Below is a map of it's location inside the Moorhead City Mall.

420 Center Ave Moorhead, MN 56560

We would like to thanks you in advanced for your patience, as transactions ...

Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission to hold virtual meetings

Board of Adjustment to hold virtual meeting

Tuesday, November 17^th at 5:30 PM

Click here for information on how to participate 

Planning Commission to hold virtual meetings

Tuesday, November 17^th at 7:00 PM

Click here for information on how to partici...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (11/10/2020)

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Clay County Motor Vehicle Closing November 10th - 16th

Clay County Motor Vehicle Closing November 10^th @ 1:30pm In Preparation of Moving to the Moorhead Center Mall Location.

 Moorhead, MN – The Clay County Motor Vehicle Department (DMV) will be closing November 10th @ 1:30pm in preparation of moving ...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (11/3/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (10/27/2020)

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MnDOT supported Program: COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation

MnDOT supported Program:   COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation

October 14, 2020

Greetings:

MnDOT, Minnesota Council on Transportation Access and Minnesota Department of Health in collaboration are providing COVID 19 Positive Client Transportatio...

Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles Will Relocate to the Moorhead Center Mall

On November 16th the Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles will be relocating in the Moorhead Center Mall. If you have an appointment after November 15th please show up to the Moorhead Center Mall and not the old location.

2020 Election Voting Information

Whether you are voting in person or by mail we have the information you need

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (10/20/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (10/13/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (10/6/2020)

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Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission to hold virtual meetings

The Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:00 PMClick here (PDF) for meeting information 

The Planning Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 7 PMClick here (PDF) for...

Small Business Relief Grant Round 2 Applications Open

On September 15th, 2020, the Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a 2^nd round of funding to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. The second round of grants are for businesses located anywhere in Clay County th...

Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 2

CLAY COUNTY C.A.R.E.S ACT SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM ROUND 2

Moorhead, MN - On September 15th, 2020, the Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a 2^nd round of funding to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Gr...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (9/22/2020)

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2020 Election Voting Information

Whether you are voting in person or by mail we have the information you need

Sign Up For Absentee Voting Now

Find out how you can vote by mail

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (9/15/2020)

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Free, Walk-In Mental Health Clinic for Clay County Residents Until December 9th

Free, Walk-In Mental Health Clinic

For Clay County Residents

9 am to 5 pm Wednesdays (September 16 - December 9th)Online or at The Village Family Service Center815 37th Ave. S Moorhead

Screenings and referrals available for all ages at no cost thank...

The Buffalo-Red River Watershed District to Hold Public Meeting September 16th 2020

The Buffalo-Red River Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (through the One Watershed One Plan program) is nearing the final stages and the formal 60 Day Comment period has been completed.

A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, September ...

Appointment to the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District Board

APPOINTMENT TO BUFFALO-RED RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD

The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest for a new manager for a three-year term on the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District Board. Please submit letters to the County Administrato...

Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission to hold virtual meetings September 15th

The Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting onTuesday, September 15^th at 5:30 PMClick here for meeting information (PDF)

The Planning Commission will hold a virtual public meeting onTuesday, September 15^th at 7 PMClick here for meeting infor...

LAST DAY to Sign up for the Small Business Relief Grant!

Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,250,000 funding allocation to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. An additional sum of $250,000 was also approved for community/nonprofit organizations who qualify as...

1 More Day to Sign up for the Small Business Relief Grant!

Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,250,000 funding allocation to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. An additional sum of $250,000 was also approved for community/nonprofit organizations who qualify as...

2 More Days to Sign up for the Small Business Relief Grant!

Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,250,000 funding allocation to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. An additional sum of $250,000 was also approved for community/nonprofit organizations who qualify as...

3 More Days to Sign up for the Small Business Relief Grant!

Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,250,000 funding allocation to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. An additional sum of $250,000 was also approved for community/nonprofit organizations who qualify as...

COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program

What is the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program?

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administ...

Board of Commissioners meetings are open for those who wish to attend in-person.

On July 21^st, the Clay County Board of Commissioners voted to reopen board meetings for those who wish to attend in-person. Attendance will be limited to the agenda item the citizens wishes to address the board on. Citizens will be expected to comply with...

Make an Enhanced or Real ID Appointment with the DMV Online

Citizens can make an appointment to apply for an Enhanced or Real Driver’s License or Identification card. After making your appointment please follow the instructions on the Clay County website to ensure you have the required documents with you...

All visits to the Financial Services Division are by Appointment Only

Clay County Social Services  Financial Services Division Customers 

715 11th Street North, Suite 102 Moorhead, MN 56560 

All visits to the Financial Services Division are by Appointment Only 

  &bull...

Safely Returning to Work - Limiting Citizen Access to All County Buildings

May 15^th, 2020

PRESS RELEASE

Safely Returning to Work - Limiting Citizen Access to All County Buildings

Moorhead, MN – Governor Walz announced on May 13^th, 2020 that the Stay at Home Order will not be extended past May 17^th @11:59pm. &...

Clay County Buildings will be Open by Appointment

In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation and in conjunction with Minnesota Governor Walz’s Executive Order 20-20 asking Minnesotan’s to remain in their homes under the “Stay at Home Order,” the Clay Co...

Department of Motor Vehicles is now taking appointments

The Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles is now taking appointments for Enhanced and Real IDs.

• Schedule an Appointment
• DNR Registration Consent (PDF)
• DNR Renewal Dropoff (PDF)
• Tab Renewal Drop Off Instructions (PDF)
• Tab Renewal Consent Form (PDF)

The department of motor vehicle (DMV) will be open for business effective May 20th, 2020

Moorhead, MN – Governor Walz announced on May 13th, 2020 that the Stay at Home Order will not be extended past May 17th @11:59pm.  On May 12th, the Clay County Board of Commissioners, through consultation with Public Health and Emergenc...

Request to Speak with the Board of Commissioners

Follow the directions on this form if you would like to speak to the commissioners or you would like your question read during an upcoming meeting.

Stay up to date on the coronavirus

For more information click here to be brought to our Public Health page 

Clay County Businesses Can Now Apply For Loans Through The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Program

The U.S. Small Business Administration has officially declared Clay County as an eligible disaster area. Business affected by COVID-19 can now apply to the Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Program. North Dakota has been designated as...

Homestead Application Notice

This will potentially affect your 2021 property taxes and eligibility for a Property Tax Refund. 

Deadline to qualify for taxes payable in 2021 is December 15th. Please follow the link for details regarding how and where to file for Homestead.&...

Attention Contractors - Public Notice

Public Notice: Clay County has designated its official website as claycountymn.gov. Official publication of bids, requests for information, and requests for proposals will be done on the official website as an additional means to disseminate solicitatio...Read on...

Clay County Businesses Can Now Apply For Loans Through The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Program

The U.S. Small Business Administration has officially declared Clay County as an eligible disaster area. Business affected by COVID-19 can now apply to the Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Program. North Dakota has been designated as...

Clay County Courthouse and the Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed 11/26 - 11/27

All Courthouse and Department of Motor Vehicle functions will be closed 11/26 - 11/27 and we will be reopened the following Monday.

Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (11/24/2020)

Watch here for the latest video update and past updates

Clay County Motor Vehicle Has Moved to the Moorhead Center Mall

The Clay County DMV is now open at its new location starting November 16th! Below is a map of it's location inside the Moorhead City Mall.

420 Center Ave Moorhead, MN 56560

We would like to thanks you in advanced for your patience, as transactions ...

Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles Will Relocate to the Moorhead Center Mall

On November 16th the Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles will be relocating in the Moorhead Center Mall. If you have an appointment after November 15th please show up to the Moorhead Center Mall and not the old location.

MnDOT supported Program: COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation

MnDOT supported Program:   COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation

October 14, 2020

Greetings:

MnDOT, Minnesota Council on Transportation Access and Minnesota Department of Health in collaboration are providing COVID 19 Positive Client Transportatio...

Free, Walk-In Mental Health Clinic for Clay County Residents Until December 9th

Free, Walk-In Mental Health Clinic

For Clay County Residents

9 am to 5 pm Wednesdays (September 16 - December 9th)Online or at The Village Family Service Center815 37th Ave. S Moorhead

Screenings and referrals available for all ages at no cost thank...

COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program

What is the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program?

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administ...

Board of Commissioners meetings are open for those who wish to attend in-person.

On July 21^st, the Clay County Board of Commissioners voted to reopen board meetings for those who wish to attend in-person. Attendance will be limited to the agenda item the citizens wishes to address the board on. Citizens will be expected to comply with...

Make an Enhanced or Real ID Appointment with the DMV Online

Citizens can make an appointment to apply for an Enhanced or Real Driver’s License or Identification card. After making your appointment please follow the instructions on the Clay County website to ensure you have the required documents with you...

All visits to the Financial Services Division are by Appointment Only

Clay County Social Services  Financial Services Division Customers 

715 11th Street North, Suite 102 Moorhead, MN 56560 

All visits to the Financial Services Division are by Appointment Only 

  &bull...

Safely Returning to Work - Limiting Citizen Access to All County Buildings

May 15^th, 2020

PRESS RELEASE

Safely Returning to Work - Limiting Citizen Access to All County Buildings

Moorhead, MN – Governor Walz announced on May 13^th, 2020 that the Stay at Home Order will not be extended past May 17^th @11:59pm. &...

Department of Motor Vehicles is now taking appointments

The Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles is now taking appointments for Enhanced and Real IDs.

• Schedule an Appointment
• DNR Registration Consent (PDF)
• DNR Renewal Dropoff (PDF)
• Tab Renewal Drop Off Instructions (PDF)
• Tab Renewal Consent Form (PDF)

Read on...

Request to Speak with the Board of Commissioners

Follow the directions on this form if you would like to speak to the commissioners or you would like your question read during an upcoming meeting.

Coronavirus Updates

Keep up to date with the latest in Coronavirus news and tips to stay healthy

Recycling

Clay County is proud to support recycling opportunities throughout the county. There are centers in each city for general recyclables.

Property Information Search

Search by Parcel ID or Address to find the property information.

Plats, Corners & Surveys

Learn about plats, corners and surveys, and view them online.

Clay County Landfill Closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving

The Clay County Landfill is open from 8:00am- 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Commercial loads are taken until 3:30pm daily. It is also open the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:00am to Noon. The Clay County Landfill is located at 3301 190th St...

Recorder's office can provide a copy of recorded property deeds at little or no cost

Many residents have reported receiving unsolicited mailings such as this example (PDF) that are attempting to charge money for something you can obtain for FREE. The office recommends you ignore mailings such as these.