How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
Government records in Franklin County are decentralized across 4 offices.
- The District Clerk is where court records live in Texas.
- For property values and ownership details, go to the Appraisal District.
- Marriage records: contact the County Clerk directly.
Worth knowing: District Clerk handles felonies/divorces, County Clerk handles property/marriages.
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The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Property & Tax Records
Property & Tax Records
Property | CAD
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Franklin County Appraisal District real estate database. Address: Franklin CAD, 310 W. Main St., Mount Vernon, TX 75457-2338. Phone: 903-537-2286.
Vital Records
Marriages
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Search for Franklin County marriages by year, groom name, or bride name.
Texas DPS — Sex Offender Registry
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Texas Department of Public Safety sex offender search. Covers all Texas counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Franklin County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Franklin County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Franklin County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Appraisal District (CAD). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Assessor-Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Franklin County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Franklin County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (marriage) / DSHS (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Franklin County records available online? ▼
Online access in Franklin County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Franklin County? ▼
Texas splits court duties between two clerks. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases and civil cases filed in District Court. The County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and records property documents like deeds and liens. For criminal matters, start with the District Clerk. For everything else, start with the County Clerk.
Is there a statewide search that covers Franklin County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Franklin County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Franklin County directly.
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