Franklin County Clerk & RecorderDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Franklin County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Franklin County Clerk & Recorder. Marriage licenses are issued by the Franklin County Clerk. Franklin County has 37,138 residents; the county seat is Benton.
Illinois
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Franklin County Clerk & Recorder
- Address
- Franklin County Government Annex, 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812
- Phone
- (618) 435-9800
- Website
- franklincountyil.gov
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
Neighbouring recording offices
- Williamson County Recorder of DeedsWilliamson County · seat Marion~18.1 mi
- Jefferson County Clerk & RecorderJefferson County · seat Mount Vernon~21.3 mi
- Hamilton County Clerk & RecorderHamilton County · seat McLeansboro~22 mi
- Perry County Recorder of DeedsPerry County · seat Pinckneyville~24.9 mi
- Saline County Clerk and RecorderSaline County · seat Harrisburg~26.6 mi
Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Franklin County or the State of Illinois.
Who records deeds in Franklin County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Franklin County are recorded by the Franklin County Clerk & Recorder. The office is at Franklin County Government Annex, 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812.
Where do I get a marriage license in Franklin County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Franklin County Clerk.
What is the phone number of the Franklin County Clerk & Recorder?
(618) 435-9800, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Franklin County Clerk & Recorder website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Franklin County or the State of Illinois. The official website is franklincountyil.gov.