Services

Animal Control

The County of Franklin Animal Control Department enforces local animal regulatory and State humane laws. Department Animal Control Officers are authorized to investigate possible animal related law violations and take appropriate enforcement action.

Building Permits

The Building Inspections Office is responsible for ensuring public health, safety and welfare associated with the construction and use of buildings. The department inspects all building construction for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

Law Enforcement

The mission of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office is to protect the peaceful against the violent, to uphold the constitutional safeguards afforded to all, and to promote an impartial and efficient organization for everyone regardless of race, age, or gender.

Online Forms

Online Payments

Pay fines and taxes online.

Public Safety

Franklin County's Department of Public Safety is dedicated to providing Emergency Services, to include, but not limited to, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Animal Control and Emergency Management that are, delivered in a timely and efficient manner by well-trained and dedicated career and volunteer professionals.

Solid Waste

Transportation

Find transportation services, providers, and other resources in Franklin County.

Utilities

View a list of County utility providers, and learn more about their facilities.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) serves a customer base of approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 7.8 million registered vehicles.