The Elkhart County Clerk is the official keeper of the court record and seal, and is also the Secretary to the Election Board.  The County Clerk's office is charged with managing the clerical portion of court business. The department keeps records of judgments, orders of the court, wills, and matters of trust in probate proceedings; issues marriage licenses; receives money for child support, traffic tickets filed through the County Courts, and payments on judgments, fines, and restitution; accepts filing of commencement of actions in litigation; and performs other miscellaneous duties.