Overview
Franklin County’s Archives & Records Management preserves county memories in accordance with the guidelines and rules set forth by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Court, county laws, rules and regulations, and industry standards and best practices.
Mission
The mission of Franklin County Archives & Records Management is to preserve county memory for internal and external customers in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC), County of Franklin laws, rules and regulations, and industry standards.
From the area’s beginnings as the first frontier of the colonies to the battleground for many wars and onto today, Franklin County has a rich and varied history. The Franklin County Archives & Records Management is dedicated to safeguarding and preserving its history and heritage as well as providing the public with access to the documents and records pertaining to the history, administration and operation of the county.

Archives
Browse the Archives’ online selection or plan your research visit using Our Catalog. This catalog is not a complete listing of the nearly seven miles of records in our Records Center; rather, it describes the records most commonly used by the public. We add digitized records and images to the catalog every day. Please contact staff if you don’t see a listing for the type of records you seek. We would love to help you find what you need.
To search an assortment of select, digitized birth, marriage, death, estate, land and tax records, visit our online repository.
Dig Deeper
Getting Started
This is a brief and convenient guide for anyone looking to research their family roots in Franklin County. It covers the most requested types of documents from genealogists and local historians, where to find them, and how to request them.