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Franklin County, Ohio - General County Info
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General information about Franklin County
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Population: 1,088,971 Area: 540 sq. miles County Seat: Columbus |
Area Code(s): 614 Time Zone: Eastern |
Franklin County is the most populous county in Ohio; and Columbus, its county seat, is also the most populous city in Ohio. Columbus is also the state capital and the second most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago. Franklin County also includes 15 other cities, 10 villages, and 17 townships. It was formed in 1803 and named after Benjamin Franklin. Its economy is diverse and includes manufacturing, finance, and transportation. Franklin County is home to five universities and colleges, including Ohio State University. It is bordered by Delaware county on the north, Union County on the northwest, Madison County on the west, Pickaway County on the south, Fairfield County on the southeast, and Licking County on the east. Find a multitude of public records and documents in the categories below, including property records, tax records, and marriage licenses. [1]
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Ohio Court Records and other Resources
Links to state and local court records, general Ohio court information, directory of courts, and online resources for courts in Ohio.
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Franklin County Court Directory
Directory of court locations in Franklin County, Ohio. Includes local links to searching court records, dockets, legal research, self help, and more.
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Recorded Document Search
Search for Franklin County recorded land documents by name, book and page, or instrument number.
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Recorder of Deeds
Franklin County Recorder
373 South High St., 18th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 525-3930 |
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Property Search and Mapping
Search for Franklin County property taxes, assessments, parcel maps, building data, and sales history by parcel ID, owner name, or address.
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Assessor, Auditor
Franklin County Auditor
373 South High St., 21st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 462-4663 |
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Registered Sex Offenders
Search for registered sex offenders in Franklin County by address or name. Details include name, photo, aliases, registration number, physical description, address, offenses, and conviction dates.
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Inmate Search
Search for Franklin County inmate records through Vinelink by offender ID or name. Details include offender name, date of birth, offender ID, custody status, reporting agency, current location, and scheduled release date.
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Jails
Franklin County Corrections I
370 S. Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: (614) 525-3368 Franklin County Corrections II 2460 Jackson Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43223 Phone: (614) 525-7100 |
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Bid Opportunities
View current list of Franklin County bid opportunities.
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Sheriff's Sales
Search for Franklin County Sheriff's foreclosure listings by sales date, case number, property street name, defendant's name, or zip code.
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Unclaimed Funds Search
Search for Franklin County unclaimed funds by name or amount.
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Real Estate Tax Overpayments
Search for Franklin County real estate tax overpayments by address or parcel number.
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Veteran Grave Search
Search Franklin County veteran grave records by name or burial site.
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Contact Info
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Voter and Election Information
View information about Franklin County voter registration, absentee voting, becoming a poll worker, and upcoming elections.
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Franklin County Census Information Summary
Franklin County statistics for population, ethnicity, housing, geography and businesses. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Delinquent Taxes and Tax Lien Sales
Franklin County Treasurer
373 South High St., 17th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 525-3438 |
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Marriage Licenses
View information about obtaining a Franklin County marriage license, requesting certified copies, and civil ceremonies.
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Government Jobs
View Franklin County government job openings and employment information.
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Ohio Offender Search
Search for offenders currently incarcerated in an Ohio prison or offenders who are currently under Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction supervision. Details include name, photo, number, date of birth, admission date, status, offenses, and sentence information.
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Birth and Death Records
View information about ordering certified copies of Franklin County birth and death certificates in person, by mail, or online. Information about correcting or changing certificates in also provided.
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Tax Lien Sales
View general information about Franklin County annual tax lien sales, and list of properties that were included in the previous sale.
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Crime Stoppers Unsolved Crimes
View Central Ohio Crime Stoppers wanted persons, cold cases, and crimes of the week.
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Business Licenses
View Franklin County licensing information for cigarette dealers, junkyards, kennels and vendors.
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Property Tax Search
Search for Franklin County property tax billing and payment records by name, address, or parcel ID.
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GIS Maps
View various Franklin County Engineer's Office maps including road atlas, downtown Columbus area, public and private street locator, and points of interest.
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Polling Place Locator
Search for Franklin County polling places by address.
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Restaurant Inspections
Search for Franklin County restaurant inspection reports by business name or address.
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Daily Conveyances
View Franklin County Auditor's daily real property transfers and conveyances.
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Subdivision Search
Search Franklin County subdivision records by name.
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Condominium Search
Search Franklin County condominium records by name.
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Meeting Agendas
View recent and upcoming Franklin County Commissioners meeting agendas.
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Genealogy Records
View Franklin County genealogy records including biographies, births, cemetery burials, census records, church histories, deaths, marriages, military records, newspaper data, obituaries, and county history.
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Wanted Persons
View Franklin County Sheriff's wanted persons. Details include name, photo, age, physical description, last known address, and charges.
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Wanted Sex Offenders
View Franklin County sexual offenders wanted for absconding from supervision, or failure to register with law enforcement.
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Voter Registration Status
Search for Franklin County voter registration status by name, house number, and birth year.
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Campaign Finance Reports
Search for Franklin County campaign finance reports by name, report type, year, office, or district.
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Interactive District and Precinct Map
Search interactive Franklin County map by address to locate voting precincts, wards and districts.
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