Welcome to the Franklin County Clerk's Website
Brook Bussell, Franklin County Clerk
200 North Kaufman Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
Phone: 903-537-8357
Fax: 903-537-2962
countyclerk@co.franklin.tx.us
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
8AM - 5PM
Closed for lunch 12 - 1
Friday Hours - 8AM - 4PM
Open during lunch
2023 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
January 2 - New Year's Day
January 16 - Martin Luther King Day
February 20 - President's Day
April 7 - Good Friday
May 29 - Memorial Day
June 19 - Juneteenth
July 4 - Independence Day
September 4 - Labor Day
October 9 - Columbus Day
November 10 - Veterans Day
November 23 and 24 - Thanksgiving
December 25 and 26 - Christmas
We now offer eRecording through Simplifile, CSC and ePN.
SIGN UP TODAY! FREE FRAUD GUARD for Franklin County property owners to protect your property from
fraudsters. Sign up at the ONLINE PROPERTY link found above. Questions? Call 903-537-8357
NOTE: If there is any new activity concerning your name in the County Clerk's office, you will receive an
email notifying you of the activity.
***UPDATE***: THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSING AT NOON ON FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023, TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF MOVING BACK INTO THE COURTHOUSE. WE PLAN TO REOPEN AT 8:00 AM MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023, IN OUR REGULAR LOCATION.
ATTENTION: THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. THE PROJECTED DATE OF RE-OPENING IS MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The County Clerk's office will be temporarily relocated to 502 E Main St., Mt. Vernon, TX 75457, beginning Tuesday, May 30th. Limited services will be available. We will not be able to issue marriage licenses until we can return to the courthouse. We can be reached at 903-537-8357 or you can send email to countyclerk@co.franklin.tx.us and I will respond as quickly as possible.
The District Clerk is temporarily relocated to the north end of the Franklin County Law Enforcement Center at 208 TX HWY 37 S, Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 and is open as of noon on 5/25/2023. Their direct number is 903-537-8337.
The following offices will remain closed until the courthouse can reopen: County Judge/County Attorney, Treasurer, Auditor, and Justice of the Peace. They will all be checking voicemails so you can call 903-537-2342 and select the appropriate extension to leave them a message.
The closure does not affect the Tax Assessor/Collector, Auto Registration, or Elections Administrator offices.