Franklin County, KY Public Records
Franklin County has an estimated population of 52,442 (2024) across 208 square miles of land. In Kentucky, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Court cases are handled by the Kentucky Court of Justice; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Franklin County.
📍 Franklin County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 52,442 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 208 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | FrankfortPopulation 28,610 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Franklin County, KY
These are the main offices to visit in person in Franklin County: the Circuit Court Clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Franklin County Office of Circuit Court Clerk (Franklin County Courthouse)
| Address | 222 Saint Clair St., Frankfort, KY 40601 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (502) 564-7013 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Circuit, Family, District and Business Court case records for the county (civil, criminal, traffic, small claims, divorce, probate) |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | kycourts.gov/…/Franklin.aspx ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Franklin County, KY
Criminal case records for Franklin County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Kentucky, felony cases are tried in Circuit Court; misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, arraignments and felony probable-cause hearings are handled by District Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: kycourts.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Franklin County
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
🔍 Background Check in Franklin County, KY
A people search for Franklin County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Franklin County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Franklin County
| Sex offender registry | Kentucky Sex Offender Registry (Kentucky State Police) Source: kspsor.state.ky.us ↗ |
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
📋 Arrest Records in Franklin County, KY
Arrest and booking records for Franklin County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Kentucky State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Franklin County
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
🏛️ Court Records in Franklin County, KY
Court records for Franklin County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Franklin County, with addresses from the official Kentucky Court of Justice directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Franklin County
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
🏠 Property Records in Franklin County, KY
In Kentucky, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the county Property Valuation Administrator (PVA).
🏠 Where to get property records for Franklin County
| Land records | In Kentucky, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. |
📜 Vital Records in Franklin County, KY
Certified birth and death certificates for Kentucky are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Cabinet for Health and Family Services).
📜 Where to get vital records for Franklin County
| State vital records office | Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Cabinet for Health and Family Services) Source: chfs.ky.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Franklin County, KY
The official sex offender registry for Franklin County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Franklin County
| Official registry | Kentucky Sex Offender Registry (Kentucky State Police) Source: kspsor.state.ky.us ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Franklin County, KY
Divorce cases in Kentucky are heard by the Circuit Court (Family Court where one exists) in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Cabinet for Health and Family Services).
📄 Where to get divorce records for Franklin County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Kentucky are heard by the Circuit Court (Family Court where one exists) in each county. |
| State vital records office | Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Cabinet for Health and Family Services) Source: chfs.ky.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
Largest Communities in Franklin County
Frankfort (28,610) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.