License Clerks
SOC: 43-4031.03 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
Issue licenses or permits to qualified applicants. Obtain necessary information, record data, advise applicants on requirements, collect fees, and issue licenses. May conduct oral, written, visual, or performance testing.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$47,700
per year
Mean Wage
$51,200
per year
Employment
170K
workers
Wage Range
$34,860 - $72,370
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
21 tasks analyzed
Prepare bank deposits and take deposits to banks.
Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
Assemble photographs with printed license information to produce completed documents.
Collect prescribed fees for licenses.
Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
Operate specialized photographic equipment to obtain photographs for drivers' licenses or photo identification cards.
Instruct customers in the completion of driver's license application forms or other forms, such as voter registration cards or organ donor forms.
Update operational records or licensing information, using computer terminals.
Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
Maintain records of applications made or licensing fees collected.
Conduct and score oral, visual, written, or performance tests to determine applicant qualifications and notify applicants of their scores.
Perform routine data entry or other office support activities, including creating, sorting, photocopying, distributing, or filing documents.
Inform customers by mail or telephone of additional steps they need to take to obtain licenses.
Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
Prepare lists of overdue accounts, license suspensions, or issuances.
Stock counters with adequate supplies of forms, film, licenses, or other required materials.
Respond to correspondence from insurance companies regarding the licensure of agents, brokers, or adjusters.
Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
Mail driver's licenses to out-of-county or out-of-state applicants.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare bank deposits and take deposits to banks. | - | - | - | |
| Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses. | - | - | - | |
| Assemble photographs with printed license information to produce completed documents. | - | - | - | |
| Collect prescribed fees for licenses. | - | - | - | |
| Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents. | - | - | - | |
| Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms. | - | - | - | |
| Operate specialized photographic equipment to obtain photographs for drivers' licenses or photo identification cards. | - | - | - | |
| Instruct customers in the completion of driver's license application forms or other forms, such as voter registration cards or organ donor forms. | - | - | - | |
| Update operational records or licensing information, using computer terminals. | - | - | - | |
| Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain records of applications made or licensing fees collected. | - | - | - | |
| Conduct and score oral, visual, written, or performance tests to determine applicant qualifications and notify applicants of their scores. | - | - | - | |
| Perform routine data entry or other office support activities, including creating, sorting, photocopying, distributing, or filing documents. | - | - | - | |
| Inform customers by mail or telephone of additional steps they need to take to obtain licenses. | - | - | - | |
| Code information on license applications for entry into computers. | - | - | - | |
| Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare lists of overdue accounts, license suspensions, or issuances. | - | - | - | |
| Stock counters with adequate supplies of forms, film, licenses, or other required materials. | - | - | - | |
| Respond to correspondence from insurance companies regarding the licensure of agents, brokers, or adjusters. | - | - | - | |
| Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary. | - | - | - | |
| Mail driver's licenses to out-of-county or out-of-state applicants. | - | - | - |
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