Lookup Public Records in Franklin County, Mississippi. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Franklin County Overview
Established in 1809, and named for Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, Franklin County had a population of 8,118 as of the 2010 census. It is the fourth least populous county in the state. While the county seat is in Meadville, the largest community is Bude. The county is bisected by the Homochitto River, which runs diagonally through the county from northeast to southwest. A portion of the nationally protected Homochitto National Forest is also within the county’s borders. The total area of he county is 564 square miles of land, plus three-square miles of water. Neighboring counties are: Jefferson to the north, Lincoln to the east, Amite to the south, Wilkinson to the southwest, and Adams to the west. Of the seven zip codes assigned to the county, 39653 is the most populous.
Franklin County Clerk Information
Franklin County Circuit Clerk
Warren Walker
P.O. Box 267
Meadville, MS 39653
601-384-2320
Franklin County Circuit Court
Franklin County Courthouse
36 Main St E, PO Box 267
Meadville, MS 39653
601-384-2320
Or
Franklin County Records
Franklin County Tax Assessor/Tax Collector
Thomas J. ‘Jeff’ Mullins
P.O. Box 456
Meadville, Mississippi, 39653
601-384-2359
Assessments and values, tax exempt property, tax credits and exemptions:
Franklin County Chancery Court Clerk
Jill Jordan Gilbert
P.O. Box 297
Meadville, MS 39653
601-384-2330
Land records, deeds, vital records, military service records, plats and surveys, maps, passports, recreational vehicle registrations, tax liens, easements and condemnations:
Pay property taxes, motor vehicle titles, registrations and renewals, license plates, driver’s license information and testing:
| Franklin, MS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 8,075 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,263 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 80 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 375 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 137 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 588 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 904 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 122 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 36 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 437 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 64 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 15 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,890 |
| 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 93, Ch. 1 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Franklin County Marriage License |
| Location: | Main St-Courthouse Square, Meadville, Mississippi, 39653 |
| Phone: | 601-384-2320 |
Franklin Chancery Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 36 Main St W, Meadville, MS 39653, United States
Phone: 601-384-2330