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4worldlovers: Through Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Branches will resume regularly

If your last name begins with M or N, check your registration expiration date. You might be due this month.

Schedule a driving test, make a branch appointment, lookup an existing appointment.


New drivers can find info on taking drivers education and obtaining your learner's permit.


Log into myBMV to track the status of your registration and plate transaction.


Log into the BMV Biller Direct Express to make a payment on your account.


Drivers with citation points can complete an approved DSP for credits to their license.

Get your credential within a few days with Express Credential Services.

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Find information on the weekly trash schedule, extra pickups, and more.


Visit the Animal Resource Center to meet your new best friend and complete the appropriate paperwork.

See ways to pay your utility bill, tickets, and other fees.

Learn about community and City resources to support you and your family.

Apply to join a committee, board, or commission and get involved with the City.

4worldlovers: The City Clerk is the Clerk of the South Bend Common Council. The Clerk is elected by the voters of the entire City. The City Clerk's official functions are set forth in Chapter Thirty-Six (36) of the Indiana Code. The City Clerk, and as many staff members as he or she determines necessary, provides City Council staff support, attends all regular and special meetings of the Council; and is required to keep an accurate journal of all such proceedings.

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The Common Council passed Ordinance Number 10471-16, which gives the City Clerk the ability to declare an annual Parking Ticket Amnesty Day, the one day per year when parking ticket (overtime only) late fees will be forgiven, allowing those with unpaid parking tickets to pay the original cost of the ticket only, potentially reducing total costs owed by 50%.

View the ordinance here or learn more about Parking Ticket Amnesty Day.

In addition to its overall mission of maintaining the official records of the City, the Office of the City Clerk also performs the following:

Maintains custody, and controls filings, and storage of all legislation papers, minutes, and other written and recorded documents pertaining to the operation of the City government.

Oversees the entire legislative process, from the introduction to final approval and publication.

Document compliance of Tax Abatements, CF1s, Annexations, Alley Vacations, and City required reporting per the Municipal Code

Acts as a liaison with City Department Heads, Outside agencies, Other branches of government, and the general public on behalf of the City Council and works closely with the Council to supply combined constituent services.

Responsible for the publication, updating, and distribution of the South Bend Code of Ordinances.

Works in cooperation with the Office of the Mayor for live broadcasting through WNIT of City Council meetings.

Issuance of Conditional Use Lawn Parking Permits (ND Lawn Parking) and Scrap Metal Licenses.

Has available upon request for public reference and distribution the following documents: Copies of all transcripts, legislation, certificates, meeting notices, Council minutes, and any other matters of public information.

For all groups and presenters who wish to be recognized at the Common Council Meetings please check in with the City Clerk’s Office beforehand.

If you would like to share your concerns or have questions for your District Councilmember, please complete this form.

The City Clerk’s Office does not record or store the following:

Birth Records and Death Records: For information regarding how to obtain these records, contact the St. Joseph County Health Department, Vital Records at 574.235.9750

Marriage Records and Court Records: For information regarding how to obtain these records, contact the St. Joseph County Clerk’s Office at 574.235.9635

Victoria Trujillo is a South Bend, IN native. She joins the Clerk’s office with experience working as a Marketing Coordinator, Executive Assistant in Architecture and Engineering, and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Advertising and Marketing at Indiana University South Bend. The creative and strategic components of her courses and previous positions have encouraged her to thrive in her career. Victoria is committed to personal and professional excellence and seeks to reach her fullest potential. When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her family and friends, reading, and exploring the outdoors. She has a true passion for building relationships, helping people in any way she can, and positively impacting the world around her. Her creativity, communication, attention to detail, and positive, upbeat personality make her an essential part of the team. She is dedicated to making a lasting impact both in and out of the office.