How to Search Lafayette Parish Records (Start Here)
Lafayette Parish maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Lafayette Parish Assessor's office for assessed value, tax class, and parcel details.
- Statewide criminal-record search availability varies by state. For Louisiana, contact the state police or bureau of investigation.
In Louisiana, property ownership and document history may be split across the county recorder/clerk and the assessor. Search both if you need both records.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court online criminal, civil, traffic, and family nonsupport case records for the 15th Judicial District of Louisiana. Registration and fees required.
Recorded Documents
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Mortgages, deeds, conveyances and other recorded documents from the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court. Registration and fees required.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Arrests, Inmates, Warrants
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Lafayette Parish Sheriff search for recent arrests, and current inmates and warrants.
Crime Map
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Sheriff's Office interactive map of reported crime incidents. Requires registration.
Sheriff Sales
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Sheriff's office of Lafayette Parish listing of upcoming foreclosure sales.
Property & Tax Records
GIS Maps
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Lafayette Parish interactive maps, including a printable Parish map, and zoning, district, drainage, recycling, Council, and aerial photo maps.
Property | Assessor Personal
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Lafayette Parish Assessor taxable personal (business) property records.
Property | Assessor Real Estate
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Assessor of Lafayette Parish database of property and assessment records.
Business, Voter & Other
Lafayette Parish
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Consolidated government of the City and Parish of Lafayette, Louisiana official home page.
Ordinances
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Searchable index of the Lafayette City-Parish code of ordinances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Lafayette Parish? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Lafayette Parish. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Lafayette Parish? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Lafayette Parish? ▼
Marriage licenses in Lafayette Parish are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Lafayette Parish records available online? ▼
Online access in Lafayette Parish varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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