Searching Caddo County: what to expect
By Louisiana standards Caddo County is well wired: 4 local sources publish directly from parish offices, with state databases filling the remaining categories. No online docket is listed for the parish itself; the Louisiana court records page maps the alternatives, and the clerk fills direct requests. The parish's own strong points: caddosheriff.go2gov.net covers the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups, and caddoassessor.org handles parcel and property-tax data. The parish posts nothing for recorded documents, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Louisiana recorded documents page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Caddo Parish record-source URLs verified against the official local and Louisiana state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Caddo Parish — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Caddo Parish, Louisiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
224,893
Population
Census estimate
94,475
Households
Census estimate
$47,572
Median income
Annual household
$166,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Shreveport
County seat
In Louisiana
Criminal records
4 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Caddo Parish Records at a Glance
| Record type | Caddo Parish verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Caddo County, Louisiana Court Records | CaddoParishRecords.u… Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court |
| Criminal records | Caddo Parish Property Tax Caddo Correctional Center Inmates |
| Wants & warrants | Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Warrants Caddo County, Louisiana Warrant Records | CaddoParishRecords… |
| Property records | Home Page - Caddo Parish Assessor's Office actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records |
| Vital records | Caddo County, Louisiana Public Records Lookup | CaddoParishR… |
| Voter records | Voter Portal: Search By Voter |
| Professional licenses | File Business Documents - Louisiana Secretary of State |
| Recorded documents | Caddo County, Louisiana Property Records | CaddoParishRecord… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Caddo Parish. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Caddo Parish Records
2026
Caddo Parish court records portal verified
State court system links for Caddo Parish verified against the Louisiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Caddo Parish criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Caddo Parish (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Caddo Parish property records online
Caddo Parish property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Louisiana, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Caddo Parish Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Caddo Parish clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Caddo Parish clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Louisiana statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Louisiana state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Caddo Parish Records
MYTH"Caddo Parish maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Caddo Parish are held by the Louisiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Caddo Parish are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Caddo Parish data."
FACTOnly the official Louisiana state repository has verified, current Caddo Parish data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Caddo Parish assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Caddo Parish assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- caddoparishrecords.us — Court records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Caddo Parish & Louisiana Records
For records not specific to Caddo Parish, use Louisiana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Louisiana statewide record systems:
- Louisiana Court Records →
- Louisiana Criminal Records →
- Louisiana Property Records →
- Louisiana Vital Records →
- Louisiana Voter Records →
- Louisiana Wants & Warrants →
- Louisiana Licenses →
- Louisiana Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Louisiana statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Shortcuts for the most common Caddo Parish lookups:
About Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Caddo Parish is located in Louisiana. The parish seat is Shreveport.
- Population: 224,893
- Households: 94,475
- Median household income: $47,572
- Median home value: $166,700
- Below poverty line: 21.9%
- Land area: 879.5 sq mi
- Population density: 255.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 22
- NCES schools indexed: 66
Caddo Parish - The official website of Louisiana
Official Free
Access statistical information, contact links, and other local information for Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish Property Tax
Official Free
Property assessment records for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Appeals go to this office on the schedule printed with each valuation notice. This office sets the values that property taxes are billed on, and its data is public in every state.
Caddo Correctional Center Inmates
Official Free
Law-enforcement records for Caddo Parish route through this office. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official criminal record office.
Caddo Parish Sheriff Sales
Official Free
Civil sales of both movable and immovable property occur every Wednesday morning (excluding holidays) at 10:00 a.m. Sales are held in room G-1 or G-20, Caddo Parish Courthouse, 501 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
PACER covers the federal side: cases from Caddo Parish appear here when they were filed in U.S. district or bankruptcy court. Searching the official side is free.
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Warrants
Official Free
Law-enforcement records for Caddo Parish route through this office. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Caddo Parish - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Official Free
In-custody listings for Caddo Parish post here, typically updated daily. It is an official government source.
Home Page - Caddo Parish Assessor's Office
Official Free
Caddo Parish’s real estate records are available online and free to the public. We have made some new exciting upgrades to the free public search. Our constituents can now search by owner name, Section-Township-Range, and subdivision.
actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records
Official Free
Business Personal Property records are obtained from the Assessor office. These records feature the assessment records for moveable property and assessed values within a business, in select counties or parishes.
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Official Free
Court case information for Caddo Parish — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official vital record office.
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Official Free
The Civil Filings Department of the Clerk's Office receives and files all pleadings such as petitions, answers and exceptions in Civil matters and divorces and protective orders in Domestic matters. All civil proceedings must pass through our office to reach the Court of trial.
Committees - LA Clerks of Court Association
Official Free
Court case information for Louisiana. Hearing calendars on the same system show what is coming up, not just what happened. Case numbers speed searches considerably, but party names work.
Louisiana Business Filings
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Search Louisiana business filings through the Secretary of State — entity records, annual reports, and uniform commercial code filings in one place.
Louisiana Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Louisiana's commercial database search. Corporations, LLCs, and trade names on file with the Secretary of State, with officers and registered agents shown free.
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Official Free
The Mortgage and Conveyance Index Books are kept in the Record Room of the Caddo Parish Clerk's Office. These Index Books are used by attorneys, title examiners, and the general public when researching land. The records are indexed by name and in order of time filed.
Voter Portal: Search By Voter
Official Free
Voter and election business for Caddo Parish is managed here. Searching the official side is free.
File Business Documents - Louisiana Secretary of State
Official Free
A Louisiana statewide system that covers Caddo Parish along with every other jurisdiction in the state. It is an official government source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find official Caddo Parish records online?
Start at the Louisiana Business Filings portal: https://www.sos.la.gov/BusinessServices/SearchForLouisianaBusinessFilings/Pages/default.aspx. This is the official Louisiana government source for Caddo Parish business and public records.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Louisiana if I wasn't convicted?
In Louisiana, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Louisiana's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Louisiana State Police.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Louisiana law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Louisiana?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Louisiana State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Louisiana. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.