How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of Superior Court.
- Deeds and liens: Register of Deeds.
- County Tax Assessor.
- Tax bills: County Tax Collector.
Very limited online access for Franklin County. Contact offices directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Recorded Documents
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Franklin County Register of Deeds land records (deeds, mortgages, etc.) index.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax & GIS
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Franklin County Tax Office real estate records, GIS interactive map parcel search, and tax bill search & payment service.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemeteries & Interments
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FindAGrave records of almost 350 Franklin County cemeteries, including interments, cemetery maps, grave photos, birth and death dates.
Business, Voter & Other
Adoptable Pets
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Animal Control Department pets available for adoption.
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Franklin County
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Franklin County, North Carolina official website.
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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