Visit the courthouse offices as a citizen
Our directory lists county offices in the courthouse (County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Trustee). Walk in during business hours and learn what each does.
- Who
- Adults, Teens
- Time
- About an hour
- Cost
- Free
- When
- Any time of year
- Show up
- Inside the courthouse.
How to do it
- Go on a weekday; be patient with busy clerks.
- Ask one office what people come in for most.
Why it matters
Reward good citizenshipExploration & critical thinking
Related
- Thank the poll workers after an election
- Thank a citizen board member
- Attend one public meeting
- All 150 things to do together
Sources
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