The Franklin County Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping and preserving public records for a local government in Franklin County, VA. As part of this job, Clerks often maintain Franklin County vital records, including marriage records. This can include marriage certificates and marriage license applications, which contain information such as names, parents' names, dates of birth, the location and date of the wedding, and the names of the officiant and witnesses, if any. These Franklin County marriage records may be required to legally change a name, apply for spousal benefits, or access other government services. These records are useful for legal purposes and for genealogical research. Many Clerk's Offices also issue certified Franklin County marriage certificates, which function as legal proof that a marriage is valid. Marriage records can be requested online from the Clerk's Office website.
Franklin County Clerk Franklin VA PO Box 179 23851 434-591-1910
Franklin County Clerk Rocky Mount VA 1255 Franklin Street 24151 540-483-3032