Free links to official Louisiana state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 64 parishes.
How to Search Louisiana Public Records
Louisiana's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 64 parishes listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The Louisiana Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court (each of 64 parishes), Parish & City Courts. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Louisiana Department of Health (Vital Records Registry) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the parish level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
14th Judicial District Court of Louisiana · The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court's Office is located in the Historic Calcasieu Courthouse in downtown Lake Charles at 1000 Ryan Street. With a staff of approximately 120 employees, our team of Clerks is one of the largest in the state.
Filing & Recording Fees (As of July 1, 2024) Civil Fees (As of July 1, 2024) Criminal Fee Schedule · Motion & Order to Fix Case for Trial · Louisiana Civil Case Reporting Form · Request for Mortgage Cancellation · Protective Order Form · Marriage Application ·
View the latest videos from Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court · Receive e-mails with information on civil & criminal cases, election results, and public change orders. Get instant access to property, civil, civil efiling, criminal and other public records maintained by the Clerk’s Office.
Orleans Parish Civil and Criminal Court Records The City Archives holds all records of the Orleans Parish civil courts (1804-1926) and records of the Orleans Parish criminal courts (1830-1931). Indexing for most of the Orleans Parish civil courts is available either in published volumes or ...
Superior Court records are not microfilmed. Suit records are available to researchers by appointment; please request by docket number. ... Court of Probates succession records have been digitized and are available on Family Search under the collection “Orleans Parish Estate Files, 1804-1846.”
We strongly encourage all residents to sign up for eClerksLA Alerts, which offers the ability to receive recording alerts across all 64 Louisiana parishes with a single account. ... Monitor recording activity on your property and identity with Recording Activity Alerts from the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court.
Also on this page are statewide resources for Department of Public Safety & Corrections inmate databases; inmate parole dockets; federal inmates; Court of Appeals records; statewide registered offenders, and federal PACER criminal court records (an inexpensive pay site). 3) Louisiana State Police Bureau of Identification.
It is further ordered that all Traffic and Parking Infraction Fines, Penalties and Costs so collected shall be remitted without delay to the City Parish Finance Director. Adopted by the Judges of the Baton Rouge City Court at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this 19th day of November, 2002 and effective November 25, 2002.
Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court David Stamey Thanks for visiting the Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court’s website. LEARN MORE Welcome to Clerk of Court The Natchitoches Parish Clerk’s Office is entirely self-supporting and operates on the fees collected for services rendered in connection with civil, criminal proceedings and recordings that are established by statute.
The Criminal Records Department of the Clerk of Court's office, located in room 2501 of the 19th Judicial District Courthouse at 300 North Boulevard , assists the Criminal Judges in the preparation and processing of criminal cases.
Starting July 1, 2018, payment plans are available for indigent and eligible low-income motorists whose financial situation qualifies them under the guidelines in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of paragraph (2) of Section ...
The Court Records subscription allows access to our unsealed Civil and Probate case information . It also contains Criminal and Traffic case information including offense date, charge filed, case history, service, minutes, and disposition.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Louisiana?▼
Louisiana's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Parish-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Louisiana court cases?▼
Louisiana's court system is headed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court (each of 64 parishes), Parish & City Courts. Many Louisiana courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Louisiana business entities?▼
The Louisiana Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Louisiana?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some parish offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific parish page for details.
How do I obtain a Louisiana birth or death certificate?▼
Louisiana vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Louisiana Department of Health (Vital Records Registry) and, in many cases, by local parish clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Louisiana property records free to search?▼
Most parish-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Louisiana sex offender?▼
The Louisiana sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
