Official Government Sources
Franklin County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Franklin government websites.
About Franklin County, Illinois
Franklin County is located in the southern part of Illinois and is part of the Metro East region. The county seat is Benton.
Franklin County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The board is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the county's budget. The county is also served by a state's attorney, sheriff, coroner, and circuit clerk.
The county is home to several state parks, including Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Pyramid State Park, and Giant City State Park. The county is also home to several wineries and vineyards.
The economy of Franklin County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the primary crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a Caterpillar plant in Benton.
Franklin County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The board is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the county's budget. The county is also served by a state's attorney, sheriff, coroner, and circuit clerk.
The county is home to several state parks, including Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Pyramid State Park, and Giant City State Park. The county is also home to several wineries and vineyards.
The economy of Franklin County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the primary crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a Caterpillar plant in Benton.
Franklin County Public Records
Franklin County Criminal Information
Link to criminal warrants and information.
Franklin County Directory
Index of Franklin county's services and resources.
Franklin County Birth, Death and Marriage Records
Official birth, death, marriage and other certificates from Franklin county.
Franklin County Business Information
Search for information for county businesses.
Franklin County Census Information
Quick, easy facts about people, business and geography.
Franklin County Driver's License & Motor Vehicle Registration
Get driving license, ID card and vehicle license information.
Search for Franklin County Records
Illinois State Archives information and recorded historic documents.
Franklin County Library
Get information held in libraries.
Franklin County Property Assessor
Property assessment and other county real estate resources.
Franklin County Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes and more.
Franklin County Schools
Information for students and teachers.
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Business information and directory.
Franklin County Voter Registration
Registered voters and information.
Franklin County Newspaper
Searchable newspapers and archives.
Franklin County Courts
Franklin County Circuit Court is located in Benton, Illinois and is the court of general jurisdiction for Franklin County. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court also has jurisdiction over family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, and adoption.
Franklin County Criminal and Civil Court Records
Criminal records, divorces and other civil cases and filings
Franklin County Circuit Clerk's Office
Civil Cases, records and information of General and Limited jurisdiction.
Franklin County District Court
Misdemeanors, Small Claims and Civil Actions.
Franklin County Circuit Judge
Second Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois.