Job Title
Licensing Clerk
Division/Department
Land Records/Licensing
Closing Date
July 31, 2026
Location
Baltimore City Circuit Court
100 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21202
The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.
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Financial Disclosure: As a state employee, you may be required to file an annual Financial Disclosure with the State Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will be notified by the Judiciary Human Resources Division and must file within 30 days of employment and no later than April 30th of each subsequent calendar year.
Essential Job Functions:
The Licensing Clerk performs clerical work to issue business and marriage licenses in accordance with department procedures. These procedures are set forth by the Annotated Code of Maryland and will require the incumbent to use the court E-License Program, and MIM Program (Marriage in Maryland). The Licensing Clerk may assist the public either by telephone or in person.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the public in person or by phone with inquiries concerning issuance of select licenses and applications.
Issue applications using the E-License Program and inform the public of the various steps needed to obtain licenses.
Calculate fees and applicable state or county penalties; verify county tax status; refer the public to appropriate county or state office or website to obtain additional information.
Obtain proper clearances from the Department of Assessment and City Finance using appropriate website.
Remain aware of ever-changing laws and procedures for issuance of business licenses.
Process marriage license applications, issue licenses, and provide information regarding, as well as occasionally perform civil marriage ceremonies.
Record minister?s returns; search records for public; collect fees; issue certified copies; answer questions regarding issuing of license in person or by telephone.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
Experience: One (1) year of general clerical experience.
Note:
A bachelor?s degree may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal/associate?s degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Judicial policies, procedures, and forms.
Customer service etiquette.
Skill in:
Applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
Communicating information effectively.
Analyzing records, reports, and other business documents and noting details and facts pertinent to this assignment.
Ability to:
Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.
Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements:
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Equipment, Machinery and Tools:
Computer, Typewriter, Xerox Machine, Calculator and Computer Cash Register
Software and Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office, E-License, MiM Program (Marriage in Maryland), Case Search, Mainframe, City of Baltimore Website, Maryland Judiciary Website and Papervision
Selection Process:
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status
, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to
[email protected] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
