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Bridge deck sealing work to begin on Wall Street Bridge

Moorhead, Minn. - Bridge deck sealing work will begin on the Wall Street Bridge on Wall Street Ave / Clay County Highway 22 on Thursday, September 17^th.  One lane will remain open and allow for two-way traffic on the bridge. Work is expected to b...

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

Watch here for the latest video update and past updates

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...

Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Announce New Emergency Mass Notification System

CASS COUNTY, ND & CLAY COUNTY, MN (August 3, 2020) — Mass communications to the public is an essential component for critical information sharing and public safety operations. For the last fifteen years, Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN h...

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...

Clay County Motor Vehicle Department will Offer Drop Off Tab Renewal & DNR Renewal Services

Drop off Tabs

Clay County Motor Vehicle Department will offer drop off tab renewal services starting April 14, 2020 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

You MUST provide the following with your renewal notice; a copy of you current drivers license fr...

MDVA is accepting applications from Minnesota Veterans who have been financially impacted COVID-19

Are you a Veteran impacted by COVID-19? 

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting applications from Minnesota Veterans who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. MDVA will be awarding one-time financial relief gr...

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...

Bridge deck sealing work to begin on Wall Street Bridge

Moorhead, Minn. - Bridge deck sealing work will begin on the Wall Street Bridge on Wall Street Ave / Clay County Highway 22 on Thursday, September 17^th.  One lane will remain open and allow for two-way traffic on the bridge. Work is expected to b...

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...

Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyDashboard bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyDashboard. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that they’d like to see...

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...

2020 Election Voting Information

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

Bridge deck sealing work to begin on Wall Street Bridge

Moorhead, Minn. - Bridge deck sealing work will begin on the Wall Street Bridge on Wall Street Ave / Clay County Highway 22 on Thursday, September 17^th.  One lane will remain open and allow for two-way traffic on the bridge. Work is expected to b...

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...

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...

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...

Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Announce New Emergency Mass Notification System

CASS COUNTY, ND & CLAY COUNTY, MN (August 3, 2020) — Mass communications to the public is an essential component for critical information sharing and public safety operations. For the last fifteen years, Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN h...

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...

Clay County Motor Vehicle Department will Offer Drop Off Tab Renewal & DNR Renewal Services

Drop off Tabs

Clay County Motor Vehicle Department will offer drop off tab renewal services starting April 14, 2020 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

You MUST provide the following with your renewal notice; a copy of you current drivers l...

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.

MDVA is accepting applications from Minnesota Veterans who have been financially impacted COVID-19

Are you a Veteran impacted by COVID-19? 

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting applications from Minnesota Veterans who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. MDVA will be awarding one-time financial relief gr...

Coronavirus Updates

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

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...

The Clay County Courthouse is a Secure Building

'Security' includes a deputy-monitored station and a walk-thru metal detector.

Cell phones, pagers, cameras, pocket knives, etc. are not allowed past the security check point.  We apologize for this inconvenience.

Recycling

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

Clay County Heartland Trail Extension

Stay informed with the Clay County Heartland Trail Extension

FM Area Diversion Project

Learn more about regional flood protection in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

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.

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.