a 'city/town clerk' [=a person whose job is to record what happens at city or town meetings and to keep special information about the city or town]
After graduating from law school, she 'clerked' for a judge for several years.
Have the court 'clerk' file your request with the judge.
(..) We're coming out right now. (laughing) Whoa, that was good. That was good. What, did you... you pay some hotel desk clerk to make that call for you, is that what you did? It was Captain Luc. I've got one minute to bring you out. (..)2002 Catch Me If You Can