How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
Finding records in Franklin County means searching the right office out of 4 departments.
- Criminal and civil case records are filed with the County Clerk.
- Start with the City/Town Assessor for any property-related search.
- The Town/City Clerk issues and records marriage licenses.
Keep in mind: NYC and upstate use entirely different systems.
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Select a database below to begin your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court of Claims Records
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Use this New York State Unified Court System service to search for Franklin County Court of Claims records.
Court Records | Civil Pending Cases
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View pending civil case records index, documents, or court calendars, or search by attorney, index, party, or Justice.
Property & Tax Records
Property | County Final Assessment Rolls
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Franklin County Real Property Tax Services Department final assessment Rolls for all county towns and villages.
Property | County School District Tax Rolls
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School District tax assessment tolls in Franklin County.
Property | County Town Tax Rolls
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Franklin County Real Property Tax Services tax rolls for the county and for towns in Franklin County.
Property | County Village Tax Rolls
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Property Tax Rolls for villages in Franklin County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Franklin County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Franklin County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Franklin County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Municipal Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Municipal Tax Receiver / County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Franklin County? ▼
In New York, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the City/Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Franklin County records available online? ▼
Franklin County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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