How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
Franklin County, Tennessee — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Payments
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Court payment service for Franklin County Circuit Court.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Find and download images of recorded documents filed with the Franklin County Register of Deeds since 01/01/1970. Index starts at 01/01/1959. Subscription or pay per search required.
Property & Tax Records
Franklin County Property - Assessor
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Search the State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury database for property records in Franklin County by county name, owner name, address, parcel id, subdivision name, classification, and/or sale date.
Franklin County Property Tax
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Use this service from Franklin County, Tennessee to search for property tax records by name/address, map/group/parcel number or subdivision/block/lot.
Business, Voter & Other
Franklin County
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Official website of Franklin County, Tennessee government.
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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