How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
Public records in Franklin County are maintained by 5 separate government offices.
- For case records — criminal or civil — your first stop is the Clerk of Courts.
- The County Assessment Office maintains all property valuation data.
- Marriage licenses go through the Register of Wills.
- For jail records and current bookings, go to the Sheriff.
One thing to watch for: Marriage licenses come from Register of Wills in PA.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Franklin County Court Records - Criminal
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Search for Franklin County criminal Common Pleas cases.
Jail & Inmate Records
Franklin County Inmates
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Search the Franklin County Jail Web Portal for inmate information.
Franklin County Sheriff Sales
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Browse this listing of properties being offered for sale and view sale information. Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
Property & Tax Records
Franklin County 1890 Veterans Census Records
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Use this service to search the 1890 U.S. Veterans service for information on Augusta County, Virginia and Franklin County.
Franklin County Property Assessment
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Search the Franklin County, Pennsylvania Assessor database for property records. Tip: Requires subscription and fees.
Franklin County Recorded Documents
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Infocon provides this fee-based Franklin County, Pennsylvania database of recorded documents. Using IE only, register and pay to search mortgages.
Franklin County Voter Registration
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Search for your Franklin County, Pennsylvania voter registration status by county, name, and birth date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Franklin County? ▼
Go to the Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts for court records in Franklin County. For online case lookups, use UJS Portal — it covers Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Franklin County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Recorder of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessment Office. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Franklin County? ▼
Pennsylvania handles vital records at the state level through Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Register of Wills / Orphans' Court Clerk in Franklin County.
Are Franklin County records available online? ▼
Franklin County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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