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Hampton Police Department
After Hours, Weekends and Holidays contact: Franklin County Law Enforcement Center 105 5th Street SW, Hampton, Iowa 50441 (641) 456-2529 -.
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Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Non-Emergency 24 Hr Phone: 641-456-2731 EMERGENCY: 911 Law Enforcement Center 105 5th Street SW PO Box 57 Hampton, Iowa 50441 Administrative Office.
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Home Government Clerk of District Court
Franklin County Clerk of Court 12 1st Ave NW, Suite 203 Hampton, Iowa 50441 Phone: 641-456-5626 Fax: 641-456-5628 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am.
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Franklin County Iowa Recorder's Office
Heather Bushbaum Franklin County Recorder/ Registrar of Vital Records 12 - 1st Ave.
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- County
- Franklin County
- County seat
- Hampton
- Population
- 4,337
- Franklin County population
- 10,019
- Local records
- Franklin County offices
- ZIP codes
- 50441
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Council members serve four-year staggered terms, and regular city elections take place in November of odd-numbered years. City election information, candidate filings, and local ballot measures are available through Hampton City Hall at (641) 456-4611 and the Franklin County Auditor's office. The office administers every federal, state, county, and municipal election for residents here, maintaining voter registration records, polling place assignments, absentee voting operations, and election results. Reach the office at (641) 456-5626 or visit www.franklincountyiowa.gov for election information, sample ballots, and results.
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How do I register to vote in Hampton, Iowa?
To register to vote in Hampton, Iowa, residents can register online through the Iowa Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Franklin County elections office. Iowa requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Iowa Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Hampton, contact the Franklin County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
How do I look up property records in Hampton, Iowa?
Property records for Hampton, Iowa are maintained by the Franklin County Assessor's Office and the Franklin County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Franklin County, including parcels in Hampton. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Franklin County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Iowa counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Franklin County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Hampton, Iowa?
Birth, death, and marriage records for Hampton, Iowa residents are available through both county and state offices. The Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Statistics, located in Des Moines, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Iowa. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Franklin County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Franklin County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.