Franklin County, Washington Records

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Franklin County, Washington Courthouse Records
Franklin County, Washington Census Records
Franklin County, Washington Vital Records
Franklin County, Washington Resources
Franklin County, Washington External Links

Franklin County, Washington (Map It) was created on November 28, 1883 from Whitman County.. The county was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), writer, orator, inventor, and U.S. Founding Father. Its early history centered on transportation. The Caribou rail, used from 1859-68, traversed the county. Later means of transportation included the establishment of ferries on the Columbia and Snake rivers closely followed by the introduction of railroads through the county. .

Franklin County is bordered by Adams County (north), Whitman County (east), Walla Walla County (southeast), Benton County (southwest), Grant County (northwest).

Franklin County Cities and Towns include Basin City, Connell, Kahlotus, Mesa, Pasco, West Pasco.

A Map of Franklin County, Washington contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.

Franklin County, Washington Courthouse Records

Franklin County, Washington Courthouse
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Franklin County, WA Courthouse

The Franklin County Courthouse is located in Pasco, Washington. Learn More About State of Washington Court, Tax, Land and Probate Records.

The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. Although originally held in the county seat, many county land, probate, and court records have been transferred to the state archive's regional branches.

The Franklin County record dates below are from the earliest date to present time. They may include records of land, estates, taxes, vital records, divorces, naturalizations, voter registration, court records, and so forth.

  • Franklin County Auditor has Birth and Death Records from 1891 to 1907, Marriage Records from 1890 and Land Records from 1880 . The County Auditor has many responsibilities which include the recording of real property documents such as deeds and other recorded documents, issuing various licenses such as marriage liscense.
  • Franklin County Clerk has Court Records from 1884 and Probate Records from 1874 . The County Clerk is the administrator of the Superior Court Clerk's Office. The Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping the permanent records of all cases filed in Superior Court. The type of cases filed are felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, petitions for protection from domestic violence, family law matters (dissolutions 3rd Party Custody, parenting plans, modifications) probates, guardianships, Last Will & Testaments, paternities, adoptions and mental commitments. For judicial purposes, many of the Washington counties were attached to other counties.
  • Franklin County Treasurer is the property tax collector for the County. Property Taxes are levied on the property by the various taxing authorities based on the valuation and current property usage as set by the Assessor's Office.
  • The Benton-Franklin Health District can issue Birth, Marriage and Death certificates while you wait.

Franklin County, Washington Census Records

Franklin County, Washington Vital Records

Franklin County, Washington Resources

Franklin County, Washington External Links

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