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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Franklin County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Franklin County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Franklin County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
10,912
Population
Census estimate
3,782
Households
Census estimate
$67,915
Median income
Annual household
$194,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Mount Vernon
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
1 source
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 | 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Franklin County state portal below |
| Property records | Franklin County Appraisal District checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Start Date (Recording) 01/01/75 End Date (Recording) 05/31/1… |
| 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 court records portal verified
State court system links for Franklin County verified against the Texas 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.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Texas, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
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 Texas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas 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.txcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- publicsite.dps.texas.gov — Property records — official source
- www.co.franklin.tx.us — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Franklin County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Franklin County, use Texas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Texas statewide record systems:
- Texas Court Records →
- Texas Criminal Records →
- Texas Property Records →
- Texas Vital Records →
- Texas Voter Records →
- Texas Wants & Warrants →
- Texas Licenses →
- Texas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Texas 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, Texas
Franklin County is located in the East Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Mount Vernon.
- Population: 10,912
- Households: 3,782
- Median household income: $67,915
- Median home value: $194,800
- Below poverty line: 8.6%
- Land area: 284.4 sq mi
- Population density: 38.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 4
Franklin County Appraisal District
Official Free
THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR DOES NOT DETERMINE PROPERTY VALUES OR TAX RATES · To courteously and professionally serve the taxing units of Appraisal District by providing equal and uniform appraisals of all properties whereby efficient assessment and collections services will be performed on behalf of participating taxing units in compliance with the statutes of the Texas Property Tax Code. The Franklin County Appraisal District appraises property for ad valorem taxation of these taxing authorities
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Criminal History Name Search | TxDPS Crime Records Division
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Franklin - 080 - Texas Comptroller
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Taxpayer Liaison: Phone: 903-537-2286 Toll Free: Fax: 903-537-2812 Email: support@franklin-cad.org Website: www.franklin-cad.org · P.O. Box 720 Mount Vernon, TX 75457-0720 · 310 W. Main St. Mount Vernon, TX 75457-2338 · 080-000-00 Franklin County · 080-901-02 Mount Vernon Independent School District ·
Franklin County, Texas
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Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:15 – Noon and 1:00 – 4:30 Closed for Lunch Noon to 1:00 Deadline to record documents or issue marriage licenses is 4:00 PM · Fridays 8:15 – 3:30 We do not close for l
25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction.
Official Free
County Court 26.041-26.051 General county court jurisdiction. Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5 4 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 4, 1 place each. Franklin County District Courts - 2 8th 24.108 Also serves Delta, Hopkins, and Rains counties.
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
Official Free
Under Art. 62.403(b), a person with a single reportable adjudication or conviction may apply to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for an individual risk assessment .
Start Date (Recording) 01/01/75 End Date (Recording) 05/31/15 Grantor Grantee
Official Free
Public Marriage Groom Index · brookb @ Jun 23, 2015 10:00:16 AM Franklin County Clerk · Page 1 of 382 · Registrar # Vol/Page · Groom Name · Bride Name · Recording Date · MR-1991-0064 · MR Vol: D P: 6 · ACKER A W · FANNING MARGIE · 04/09/1991 · MR-1991-7510 ·
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Official Free
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified DSHS that two Texas residents were Need a copy of your birth certificate? We can help you. Vital Statistics maintains birth records for the state of Texas.
IvisMvpUi
Official Free
Welcome to Franklin County, Texas · Notice: 2027 Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funding Applications
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Open Records Policy
Official Free
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure ...
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
How do I look up court cases in Franklin County?
Franklin County court cases are searchable through the 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_documents/JudicialInformation/pubs/AR97/judad.htm. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Texas?
Yes — in Texas, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Texas if I wasn't convicted?
In Texas, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Texas's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
How do I find someone in ICE custody?
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (locator.ice.gov). You can search by A-number (alien registration number) or by biographical information (name, country of birth, date of birth). The system covers adult detainees currently in ICE custody.