How to Search Orleans Parish Records (Start Here)
Orleans Parish maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Orleans 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
Orleans Parish Civil Court Records 1804-1926
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Browse this New Orleans Public Library index for Orleans Parish, Louisiana Civil Court Records between 1804 and 1926.
Orleans Parish Court Records - Criminal Docket
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The Sheriff's office of Orleans Parish, Louisiana provides this criminal docket database. Search by fist/last name to view corresponding info, DOB and arrest history.
Orleans Parish Criminal Court Records 1830-1931
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Browse this New Orleans Public Library index for Orleans Parish, Louisiana Criminal Court Records between 1830 and 1931.
Orleans Parish Marriages 1879-1880
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Browse this New Orleans Public Library database of Second District Court (Orleans Parish) marriage certificates filed in 1879 or 1880.
Orleans Parish Personal Property Judgment Sales
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Browse the Orleans Parish, Louisiana judgment database of personal property for sale pursuant to court judgments by sale date to view information including case number/title, description, exterior photo, attorney, claim amount and appraised value.
Orleans Parish Probate Records 1805-1846
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Browse this New Orleans Public Library City Archives by name for Orleans Parish Court of Probate records for the period 1805 through 1846.
Orleans Parish Real Estate Judgment Sales
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Browse the Orleans Parish, Louisiana judgment database of real estate properties for sale pursuant to court judgments by sale date to view information including case number/title, address, exterior photo, attorney, claim amount and appraised value.
Orleans Parish Recorded Documents
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Paid subscribers may search the Orleans Parish, Louisiana Civil District Court's recorded documents database for conveyance, mortgage or court records; subscription info available at "Remote Access Info" link on side toolbar.
Jail & Inmate Records
Orleans Parish Inmates
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Search the Orleans Parish, Louisiana Sheriff inmate records. Information provided includes (not limited to) full name, photograph, race, gender, DOB, charge, arrest date & number, and disposition.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Orleans Parish? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Orleans Parish. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Orleans 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 Orleans Parish? ▼
Marriage licenses in Orleans 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 Orleans Parish records available online? ▼
Online access in Orleans 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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