How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
Government records in Franklin County are decentralized across 5 offices.
- All court filings go through the Circuit Clerk.
- For property ownership and values, check the County Assessor.
- For marriage records, contact the County Clerk.
- The Sheriff maintains inmate records and booking data.
Important: Cook County uses completely different systems from the rest of Illinois.
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Business & Other
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Franklin County Home Page
Official Franklin County, Illinois website, county information, department directory, news, calendar of events.
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JL
Jail & Inmates
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Missing & Most Wanted
Franklin County Sheriff Office lists of missing and most wanted persons.
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Property & Tax
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Property | GIS
Information from Franklin County on their GIS parcel search service. Access is limited to registered users and requires a paid subscription.
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The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Franklin County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Franklin County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Franklin County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor (Township Assessor in some counties). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
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 (local) / IDPH (state). 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 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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