About Louisiana Public Records

Louisiana public records are governed by the Louisiana Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.), which presumes every record of a state, parish, or municipal agency is open to inspection unless specifically exempted. Parish clerks of court hold land and court records, parish assessors hold property data, and the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification handles statewide criminal history.

Louisiana Public Records

Court Records

Clerk of Court
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To reach the Clerk of Court for Madison Parish, call 318-574-0655 or fax 318-574-3961. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 1710, Tallulah, LA 71282. Physical address: 100 North Cedar Street, Tallulah...
🌐 laclerksofcourt.org
Court Dockets
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Court docket searches for the Second Judicial District Court serving Bienville, Claiborne, and Jackson Parishes.
🌐 2jdda.org

Criminal Records

Criminal History (info)
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Scroll down to "Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information" to review this information from the Louisiana State Police on how to obtain criminal histories in Louisiana.
🌐 lsp.org
Inmates (info)
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This Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections service provides information on contacts for inmate locator requests.
🌐 doc.la.gov
Registered Offenders
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Search the Louisiana State Police offender database by zip code, parish, city and first/last name to view information including date of initial registration, name, aliases, physical characteristics...
🌐 lsp.org
Security
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Louisiana State Fire Marshall fire alarm, fire sprinkler, security, gate system, closed circuit TV, and property protection license search.
🌐 sfm.dps.louisiana.gov
Addictive Disorder Counselors
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Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority search for certified substance abuse counselors, compulsive gambling counselors, prevention specialists, counselors in training, or counselor super...
🌐 la-adra.org
Iberia Parish Property
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Use this Iberia Parish, Louisian Taxroll service to search for property and property tax information by parcel number, owner name, address, subdivision, or section.
🌐 iberiaassessor.org
Missing Persons
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Louisiana Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons Information Program provided by a joint project between the LSU FACES lab and the Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory.
🌐 identifyla.lsu.edu

Property Records

Commercial Property
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Search the Access Louisiana website by keyword, location or property attributes to find property site information including contact information, area/industry profile, availability, attributes, con...
🌐 louisiana.gov
Property Assessments
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Use this service from the Louisiana Tax Commission to search for property assessments by parish and year, then by address, assessment number, subdivision name or legal description.
🌐 latax.la.gov
Real Estate | Appraisers
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Louisiana Real Estate Appraiser Board certified residential appraiser, certified general appraiser, and appraisal trainee license verification.
🌐 reab.state.la.us
Land Records to 1908
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Search this Rootsweb service for Louisiana land records to 1908 by name of owner. Gives date, parish, and size of land, along with a lot of other very specific information about the property.
🌐 searches.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Laws & Codes
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Louisiana State Legislature database of Louisiana laws, codes, statutes, and procedures.
🌐 legis.la.gov

Vital Records

Cemeteries
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Louisiana Cemetery Board licensed Cemeteries and Cemetery Sales & Management Organizations.
🌐 lcb.la.gov
Death Records
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Louisiana Secretary of State death index covering from 1911 to 50 years ago.
🌐 sos.la.gov
Orleans Parish Marriages
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Louisiana Secretary of State database of Orleans Parish marriage records since 1831. Louisiana does not provide records that are less than 50 years old.
🌐 sos.la.gov

Business

Notaries
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Louisiana Secretary of State index of Louisiana notaries.
🌐 sos.la.gov

Civic

Lobbyists
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Browse the Louisiana Ethics Board by name for registered lobbyists and lobbyist companies in Louisiana. Provides name, address, and phone number.
🌐 ethics.la.gov
Phone Directory
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Louisiana state government telephone directory, and local listings of state agencies organized by city.
🌐 doa.la.gov

Other

Pawnbrokers
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Search for Individuals & firms who are licensed as Pawnbrokers by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.
🌐 ofi.state.la.us
Attorneys
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Louisiana State Bar Association active member attorneys by name or city. For more license verification services use the "Louisiana Licenses" menu in the left-hand column.
🌐 lsba.org
Audiology & Speech-Language
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Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology licensed audiologists, speech-language pathologists, assistants, applicants, and provisional licensees.
🌐 lbespa.org
Asbestos
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Louisiana Asbestos Accreditation lists of asbestos workers, contractors, supervisors, inspectors, management planners, and project designers.
🌐 deq.louisiana.gov
Deadbeat Parents
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Browse this alphabetical listing of deadbeat parents in Louisiana to view information including name of non-custodial parent, last known address, amount owed and DOB.
🌐 dss.state.la.us
Health Care Facilities
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Louisiana Department of Health licensed healthcare facilities and agencies, including adult day care, surgical centers, hospices, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, group homes, residential care, a...
🌐 ldh.la.gov
Road Closures - Department of Transportation
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The Louisiana department of transportation provides this database of current road closures, searchable by district, route, parish, closure date, date scheduled for re-opening and description.
🌐 511la.org
Road Closures
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Louisiana Department of Transportation road closures and traveler advisories.
🌐 511la.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Louisiana?

Louisiana provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Louisiana public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Louisiana?

Louisiana public records are governed by the Louisiana Public Records Act (La.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Louisiana agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).