Lookup Public Records in Franklin County, Alabama. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Franklin County, Alabama Overview
Franklin County is located in the U.S. state of Alabama. The county was formed in 1818 and named after Benjamin Franklin, a politician, diplomat, inventor, and publisher. The county seat is Russellville. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 31,532 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 647 square miles, of which 634 square miles is land and 13 square miles is water. Franklin County borders the following counties: Colbert County to the north; Lawrence County to the east; Winston County to the southeast; Marion County to the south; Itawamba County, Mississippi to the southwest; and Tishomingo County, Mississippi to the northwest. Franklin County has nine zip codes. The zip codes of Franklin County are 35564, 35565, 35571, 35581, 35582, 35653, 35654, 35585, and 35593. The most populated zip code is 35653.
Franklin County Circuit Clerk Information
Franklin County Circuit Clerk serves both the duties of the Clerk of the County and Circuit Courts. The Circuit Clerk also holds the position of Absentee Election Manager. The primary responsibilities of the Circuit Clerk are recording all documents related to lawsuits, liens, summons, subpoenas, indictments, judgments, executions and other legal documents. Anita Scott is the Franklin County Circuit Clerk and can be reached at (256) 332-8861. Judge Terry Dempsey is Franklin County Circuit Judge and can be called at (256)332-8893
The physical address of Franklin County Commission is as follow
Franklin County Commission
405 North Jackson Avenue
P.O. Box 1028
Russellville, AL 35653
Phone: (256) 332-8850
Franklin County Commissioners
District 1: Chris Wallace
District 2: Jason Miller
District 3: Rayburn Massey
District 4: David Hester
| Franklin, AL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 25,255 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,109 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 171 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 475 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,745 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 131 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 196 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,552 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,087 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 287 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 37 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 168 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 604 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 609 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 47 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 15 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 84 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 10,676 |
| Franklin County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Franklin County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Title 30, Chapter 1 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Franklin County Marriage License |
| Location: | Po Box 70, Russellville, Alabama, 35653 |
| Phone: | 256-332-8801 |
Franklin County Recorder Office
Address: 410 N Jackson Ave / PO Box 70, Russellville, Alabama 35653
Phone: (256) 332-8801
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