Franklin County, VA Public Records

Franklin County Circuit Court - 22nd Judicial
PO Box 567
Rocky Mount, VA 24151 http://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circui
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 540-483-3065
F: 540-483-3042
Couriers: 275 S Main St, #212
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released.
Note that Franklin City is not the same as Franklin County. Only Franklin County information is given here. The Court suggests to contact the Sheriff's office at 540-483-3000 for record searches.
22nd General District Court
PO Box 569
Rocky Mount, VA 24151 http://www.vacourts.gov/courts/gd/Fra
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 540-483-3060
F: 540-483-3036
Couriers: 275 S Main St, #111
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Contact the Sheriff's office at 540-483-3000 for criminal record searches.

Franklin County, VA Vital Records

Contact the Franklin County Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Franklin County
Clerk of Circuit Court
275 S Main St, #212
Courthouse
Rocky Mount, VA 24151 http://www.franklincountyva.gov/court
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 540-483-3065
Fax: 540-483-3042
Recorded Documents

Franklin County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Franklin County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 8.35 sq mi
Population (2009): 8,814
  • Females: 54.7%
  • White: 44.6%
  • Black/African American: 53.3%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 43.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 468
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 19.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 71%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.39
Housing Units (2000): 3,767
Homeownership Rate (2000): 53.7%
Migration Flow to Franklin County, VA from (2007-2008):

Franklin County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $0
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $0
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $0
  • Retail Trade: $0
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $0
  • Government: $0
Employed (2000): 3,400
Unemployed (2000): 257
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $0
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $35,632 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $21,312 (thou. dol.)

Franklin County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 155
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.5
Deaths (2007): 145
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 25.8

Franklin County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 44
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 10
  • Aggravated Assault: 32
Property Crimes (2008): 499
  • Burglary: 114
  • Larceny-Theft: 359
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 26

Franklin County Genealogy Records