Welcome to the Franklin County Clerk's Website

Franklin County Clerk, Betty Crane
     200 North Kaufman Street
     Mount Vernon, TX 75457
     903-537-2342 x 2
     903-537-2962 FAX
bcrane@co.franklin.tx.us

 Currently -  The County Clerk's Office is located on the ground floor (basement) of the courthouse - parking is available behind the courthouse for your convenience.

UPDATED!      IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We are moving to a NEW LOCATION - Old TXDOT / DHS Building on HWY 67 East - moving the week of November 1 - 5th. The office will be CLOSED on November 4th and 5th. (actual move dates) and have minimal services a few days before and after those dates.   The entrance to our office at the new location will be located on the west side of the building close to the back of the building.   CALL BEFORE YOU COME 903-537-2342 x 2 during that time to check the status of the office.  If we cannot be reached at that phone number, please call 903-588-0386 to check the status. 

You may research documents on your own computer - see below!  PROPERTY RECORDS ARE ONLINE - www.countygovernmentrecords.com  You must register a username, password, enter your credit/debit card information before using the website for the first time.  You may VIEW for FREE and print for a fee with a credit or debit card.  Copy fees are the same as if you were in the office.  Monthly subscriptions are available or purchase copies as you go.  There is NOT an extra service fee charged on your credit / debit card (*see below) when using this website to purchase copies.   

BASIC OFFICE INFORMATION

Accepted forms of payment include cash, *checks, cashiers check, money order, *credit / debit card.   *No out-of-state personal checks accepted.  All checks must have the drivers license and phone number of signer otherwise your documents may be returned unrecorded. If you have questions about us accepting your check, please contact us at 903-537-2342 x 2. Return check fee $30.  Returned checks will not be redeposited. 

*IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT CREDIT / DEBIT CARDS when making purchases by phone or in the office - There is a 3% or $2 minimum service fee charged on all credit / debit card transactions.*  Call 903-537-2342 x 2 to make a debit / credit card payment. 

We do not issue marriage license after 4:30 PM UNLESS prior arrangements have been made.   Just give us a call to set up an appointment.     

 

 2010 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

 

January 1 - New Year's Day

January 18 - Martin Luther King Day

February 15 - Presidents' Day

April 2 - Good Friday

May 31 - Memorial Day

July 5 - Independence Day

September 6 - Labor Day

November 11 - Veteran's Day

November 25 & 26 - Thanksgiving Day

December 23 & 24 - Christmas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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