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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Franklin County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Franklin County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Franklin County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
159,285
Population
Census estimate
62,576
Households
Census estimate
$71,808
Median income
Annual household
$222,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Chambersburg
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Franklin County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Franklin County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Franklin County | Individual County Courts | Courts of Commo… Case Search - UJS Portal |
| Criminal records | Franklin County Inmates |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Franklin County state portal below |
| Property records | Welcome to the Franklin County Parcel Mapper PLUS Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Franklin County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Franklin County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Franklin County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Franklin County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Franklin County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Franklin County Records
2026
Franklin County official government portal active
The official Franklin County government website at www.franklincountypa.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Franklin County court records portal verified
State court system links for Franklin County verified against the Pennsylvania judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Franklin County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Franklin County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Franklin County property records online
Franklin County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Franklin County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Franklin County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Franklin County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Pennsylvania statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Pennsylvania state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Franklin County Records
❌ Myth: "Franklin County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Franklin County are held by the Pennsylvania state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Franklin County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Franklin County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Pennsylvania state repository has verified, current Franklin County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Franklin County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Franklin County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.franklincountypa.gov — Official Franklin County government website
- www.pacourts.us — Court records — official source
- fcgis.franklincountypa.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Franklin County & Pennsylvania Records
For records not specific to Franklin County, use Pennsylvania's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Pennsylvania statewide record systems:
- Pennsylvania Court Records →
- Pennsylvania Criminal Records →
- Pennsylvania Property Records →
- Pennsylvania Vital Records →
- Pennsylvania Voter Records →
- Pennsylvania Wants & Warrants →
- Pennsylvania Licenses →
- Pennsylvania Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Pennsylvania statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Franklin County is located in south central Pennsylvania. The county seat is Chambersburg (official site: http://www.franklincountypa.gov/).
- Population: 159,285
- Households: 62,576
- Median household income: $71,808
- Median home value: $222,000
- Below poverty line: 9.0%
- Land area: 772.3 sq mi
- Population density: 206.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 9
- NCES schools indexed: 39
Welcome to the Franklin County Parcel Mapper PLUS
Official Free
This is a subscription-based parcel viewer site for accessing CAMA data · Our Free Parcel Viewer can be accessed from our new portal page
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
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You agree to sign this application by electronic means and that all laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will apply. I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS ABOVE. Please indicate assistance was provided with the completion of this form. (Optional) If you check either of these boxes, your county voter registration office will contact you.
Franklin County | Individual County Courts | Courts of Common Pleas | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
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The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania · Translation Disclaimer Disclaimer · Menu Resources Search · Home · Courts · Courts of Common Pleas · Individual County Courts · Franklin County · Watercolor by Kathleen S. Howell. NOTE: The courthouse pictured may be historic and not necessarily the county’s operating courthouse.
Cases for Franklin County, Pennsylvania | CRIMEWATCH
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Franklin County · LOGIN · DIRECTORY · search CRIME MAP · < Home · About Us · For Criminal Justice · For the Public · In the News · Directory · Crime · Arrests · Cases · Warrants · Convictions · Most Wanted · Missing Persons · Megan's Law · Crime Victims> Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.All · All · Current Cases · Cold Cases · Closed Cases · Chambersburg Police DepartmentCase ·
Franklin County | Individual County Courts | Courts of Common Pleas | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
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The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania · Translation Disclaimer Disclaimer · Menu Resources Search · Home · Courts · Courts of Common Pleas · Individual County Courts · Franklin County · Watercolor by Kathleen S. Howell. NOTE: The courthouse pictured may be historic and not necessarily the county’s operating courthouse.
Case Search - UJS Portal
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The Unified JUDICIAL SYSTEM of PENNSYLVANIA Web Portal · Unified Judicial System website · UJS Forms · PAePay® Brochure · PAePay® Brochure (Español) Collections in the Courts · Financial Records · This navigation menu supports keyboard interaction. Screen reader users may need to switch modes to open submenus and navigate nested items.☰ Menu ·
SP 4-164A (10-2025) PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
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The Pennsylvania State Police response will be based on the comparison of the data provided by the requester
Troop H Information - PSP.PA.gov
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Pennsylvania State Police · Menu · Report Suspicious Activity · Troop Directory · Employment · About PSP · Contact Us · Begin Main Content Area · TROOP H - HARRISBURG · 8000 Bretz Drive Harrisburg, PA 17112 Exit 77 of I-81, south on ...
Birth, Death, Vital Statistics - Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Welcome to the birth, death, and other vital statistics page, the premier source for vital statistics data in Pennsylvania. Use the following links to download or print various vital statistics and reports. At the bottom of this page you will find links to other websites and resources with an emphasis on vital statistics. Large volume of the latest available and historical state, county and municipality data by age, race/ethnicity and various birth-related topics.
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
Official Free
You agree to sign this application by electronic means and that all laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will apply. I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS ABOVE. Please indicate assistance was provided with the completion of this form. (Optional) If you check either of these boxes, your county voter registration office will contact you.
Franklin County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Franklin County property records?
Franklin County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Welcome to the Franklin County Parcel Mapper PLUS portal directly: https://fcgis.franklincountypa.gov/TaxParcelViewerPLUS/Home/Account.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Active warrants in Pennsylvania appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Pennsylvania State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are Pennsylvania marriage records public?
Marriage records in Pennsylvania are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Are Pennsylvania criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Pennsylvania's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.