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The county clerk serves as the official custodian of a wide array of county records, making their office a central repository. They are responsible for receiving, recording, and preserving records such as vital statistics, including birth, death, and marriage certificates. Property-related documents like deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats are also managed by the clerk, ensuring a public, searchable record of ownership and encumbrances.Beyond these, county clerks handle the filing of business names, often referred to as “Doing Business As” (DBA) registrations, and maintain records of military discharges. (from legalclarity.org)In Rensselaer County the county clerk is also the chief administrator of the local Department of Motor Vehicles.