Franklin County, Ohio Public Records

To begin, add a county public record or view a list of county record locations and resources for Franklin county records and the state of Ohio.

Central to the state of Ohio, Franklin County was first established as a county in 1803. It is now considered one of the most populated counties in the United States, with more than 1,100,000 people living there. That makes it the second largest one in the state, and the 34th most populated in the entire United States. It is actually named for Benjamin Franklin, one of the key figures in American history. Franklin County was originally much larger, going all the way to Lake Erie. Ohio then split into more counties. It is known to be one of the focuses of late with politics, and with a great focus on the area during presidential elections. Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States, makes its home in the area.

Finding Franklin County public records, such as those that make note of marriages, divorces, births, or deaths, is as easy as contacting the Columbus Health Department at: Vital Statistics, 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215-4095. You may also reach them by phone at: 614-645-7331. There is a fee, but the exact amount will depend on what type of record you need a copy of and how many copies you need.