Simpson County Clerk
103 W Cedar St, Franklin, Kentucky, 42134
Contact & location
- Address
- 103 W Cedar St, Franklin, Kentucky, 42134
- Mail-in address
- Simpson County ClerkP.O. Box 268, Franklin, Kentucky, 42134
- Records for
- Simpson County, Kentucky
- Phone
- (270) 586-8161
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Kentucky state records
Simpson County follows Kentucky’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $10.00
- Kentucky birth certificate fee
- 30–35 days
- Statewide processing
- 4,588,372
- Kentucky population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
Kentucky statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $10.00Kentucky state fee | 30–35 daysKentucky estimate |
| Death Certificate | $6.00Kentucky state fee | 30–35 daysKentucky estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $6.00Kentucky state fee | 30–35 daysKentucky estimate |
| Divorce Record | $6.00Kentucky state fee | 20–30 daysKentucky estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in Kentucky at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Simpson County Clerk is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of Kentucky.
Reviews
★★★★★3.8 (13)- ★★★★★Christopher CollinsGoogle
The service is exceptional always fast and courteous.
- ★★★★★Daryl AndersonGoogle
They don’t answer the phone. I’ve been calling for half an hour and just get stuck in the same loop of “press 3 to be put on hold”.
- ★★★★★YashiraGoogle
When dealing with this court it is always one thing after another I just spoke to Donna, and this clerk's office refuses to transfer to you to the judges office. I have called plenty of times before, and have never had this issue with the previous reps I have dealt with. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST!!!
- ★★★★★Chris AdamsGoogle
Very accommodating and friendly staff. Clerk Austin Johnson was especially helpful in getting our passports renewed.
- ★★★★★Rhonda KiddGoogle
Had paperwork and cash ready to complete transaction. Clerk took care of renewing plates for 2 vehicles in less than 5 minutes. It was a very pleasant experience, well as much as renewing plates can be. 😊 Great service 😊