How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of the District Court. Use Kansas Case Search for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: Register of Deeds.
- County Appraiser.
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: District Court Clerk or Judge.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Calendar
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Franklin County Fourth Judicial District Court docket search by attorney or date.
Court Payments
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Online court payments for Franklin County from the Fourth Judicial District Court.
Court Records | Probate
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Fourth Judicial District Court index of Franklin County probate court records filed before 2/15/2001.
Jail & Inmate Records
Maps
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Franklin County maps, including zoning, district, flood plain, schools, postal routes, trails, voter precincts, and more.
Recorded Documents
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Franklin County Register of Deeds information about access to deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and other recorded documents.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax & GIS
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Franklin County property and tax records, and GIS map parcel search.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemeteries & Burials
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Searchable index from FindAGrave of 60 cemeteries in Franklin County, including maps, interment, dates and gravestone photos.
Genealogy
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Franklin County Genealogical Society records of marriages, divorces, probate, burials, township histories, high school graduates, and more.
Marriages
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Marriages in Franklin County before 2/15/2001.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Board of Franklin County Commissioner Meetings agendas, minutes, and media.
Franklin County
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Official government website for Franklin County, Kansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Franklin County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Franklin County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
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. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax 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 the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Franklin County records available online? ▼
Online access in Franklin County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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