How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
Franklin County, Kentucky — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Criminal, civil, or drug court records in Franklin County.
Franklin County Court Dockets
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Select Franklin County to view the Kentucky Court of Justice list of District and Circuit court dockets for the coming week.
Jail & Inmate Records
Franklin County Inmates
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Search for Franklin County, Kentucky Regional Jail current inmates by name or browse the detainee list.
Property | Tax Records
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Franklin County Sheriff's Office property tax lookup.
Recorded Documents
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eCCLIX subscription access to Franklin County Clerk's Office land record searches.
Business, Voter & Other
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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