Washington Designation of Clerks Papers are legal documents that are filed in the United States District Court in Washington, D.C. These documents are used to appoint clerks of the court to assist the court in its official business. There are two types of Designation of Clerks Papers: Appointment Papers and Certification Papers. Appointment Papers are filed with the court when a new clerk is appointed, and they include the clerk’s name, position, and relevant qualifications. Certification Papers are filed when a clerk is reappointed for subsequent terms, and they certify that the clerk has performed the duties of their position satisfactorily.