The Clerk of Circuit Court's responsibilities include:
Recording deeds, surveys and other real estate-related documents
Issuing marriage licenses and concealed weapon permits
Processing divorces, adoptions and name changes
Handling criminal, chancery, law and estate matters
Maintaining court records and other records as provided by law
The Clerk of Circuit Court is one of five constitutional officers of Russell County elected by its voters to serve an eight-year term as the Circuit Court’s chief administrator.