How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Circuit Clerk.
- Deeds and liens: Judge of Probate.
- Tax Assessor.
- Tax bills: Tax Collector.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates | Sheriff
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Franklin County Detention Center current inmate roster and list of persons released in the last 48 hours.
Alabama Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Statewide Alabama sex offender search.
app.alea.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Alabama Vital Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
.gov
Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
alabamapublichealth.gov
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Business Directory
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce register of member businesses and services.
Franklin County Home Page
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Official website of Franklin County, Alabama.
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Voters
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Alabama Secretary of State voter registration lookup for Franklin County.
Alabama SOS Business Search
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Alabama Secretary of State business entity search.
arc-sos.state.al.us
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Inmates | Sheriff
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Franklin County Detention Center current inmate roster and list of persons released in the last 48 hours.
Business, Voter & Other
Business Directory
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce register of member businesses and services.
Franklin County Home Page
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Official website of Franklin County, Alabama.
Visit →
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Franklin County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Franklin County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Alabama has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Franklin County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Judge of Probate. For property values and assessment data, go to the Tax 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 Judge of Probate. Birth and death certificates are available from Judge of Probate (marriage) / ADPH (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Franklin County records available online? ▼
Online access in Franklin County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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