How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of Courts. Use MassCourts for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: Register of Deeds.
- Municipal Assessor.
- Tax bills: Municipal Treasurer/Collector.
- Marriage licenses: City or Town Clerk.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Jail & Inmate Records
Franklin County Recorded Documents (Deeds)
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Select Franklin to search the Registry of Deeds for recorded documents, recorded land, registered land, plans, or registered plans.
Property & Tax Records
Franklin County Property
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Search the Franklin County, Massachusetts Registry of Deeds for property records by address, description, and/or town.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery Directory
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Searchable index from FindAGrave of over 200 cemeteries in Franklin County, including cemetery maps, interment records including dates, and many gravestone photos. If you like history, check out the Bloody Book Mass Grave page.
Business, Voter & Other
Franklin County Publication Archives
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Search the Franklin County, Massachusetts Publication Archive Index by keyword, topic, or publication for genealogical and historical data for the period starting from 1792.
Franklin Regional Council of Governments Directory
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Browse this Franklin Regional Council of Governments service for an array of municipal services and technical support for Franklin County municipalities.
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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