Lookup Public Records in Franklin ParishLouisiana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Franklin Parish, Louisiana Overview

Franklin Parish is located in the northwestern portion of Louisiana in their Sportsman’s Paradise region. It is a land-locked Parish with 635 square miles of area of which 11 square miles are water. Franklin Parish is named for founding father Benjamin Franklin. It is bordered by Richland Parish to the north, Madison parish to the northeast, Tensas parish to the southeast, Catahoula parish to the south, and Caldwell parish to the west. There were 20,571 people living in Franklin Parish based on the 2013 Census estimate. There are ZIP codes in Franklin Parish, 71219, 71230, 71243, 71249, 71295, 71324, 71336, and 71378.

Franklin Parish Officials Information

The Parish Clerk in Franklin Parish serves as the Court Clerk and Register of Deeds as well.
Parish Clerk: Ann Johnson
6550 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Phone: 318-435-5133
Fax: 318-435-6792
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
The Parish Clerk is responsible for documents related to vital records (including birth and death certificates and marriage licenses), personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, notary public documents, voter registration, election results, military discharges, circuit court filings and fees and assumed names. These documents, aside from election results, are not considered public record; however they can be requested directly from the office of the Clerk. These records are not available online.

The Register of Deeds is responsible for property related documents, which include warranties, deeds, liens and leases as well as mortgages. These documents are considered public record and can be requested at any time, via the office. Documents are not available online and do have fees associated as well.

The Equalization Department is responsible for maintaining and determining the taxable value of all real and personal property within the parish.
Equalization Department
6552 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Phone: 318-435-5390
Fax: 318-435-5302
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays

Documents from the Equalization Department, including assessment and tax rolls, property lines, descriptions and owners, surveys, GIS maps and aerial images are considered public record. These documents can be requested at any time, via the office. The records are not available through the online system.

Franklin Parish Court Records Information

Court records for Franklin Parish are not available online and must be requested directly from the court as needed. These documents are generally considered public record and can be requested by anyone, upon completion of the case and recording.

Franklin, LA Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-200920,171
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-20094,575
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-20099
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009216
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-20091,197
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-200983
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-20091,354
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-200976
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009943
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-20092,301
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009227
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-20094
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-200940
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009394
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009151
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20096
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-200957
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-200924
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-20099
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-200931
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-20098,381
Franklin County Marriage License Office
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:Husband and Wife – Civil Code Title IV and Matrimonial Regimes – Civil Code Title VI
All State Statutes: Information is online at the State Website
Office:Franklin Parish Marriage License
Location:6500 Main Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, 71295
Phone:318-435-5133

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