How to Search Plaquemines County Records (Start Here)
Plaquemines County is a Louisiana parish. The Clerk of Court handles both court filings and property recordings.
In Louisiana, the Sheriff collects property taxes by state law.
- Court records: Clerk of Court.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: Clerk of Court (Conveyance Office).
- Property values: Parish Assessor.
- Tax bills: Parish Sheriff.
- Marriage licenses: Clerk of Court.
Online access is limited for Plaquemines County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
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Louisiana Secretary of State - Live Election Results
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The Mississippi River Delta Basin
Public records resource for Plaquemines County. Source: wiki_externallinks.
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The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Plaquemines County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Plaquemines County. Start at the Clerk of Court's office for case lookups — Louisiana has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Plaquemines County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of Court (Conveyance Office). For property values and assessment data, go to the Parish Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Parish Sheriff.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Plaquemines County? ▼
Louisiana handles vital records at the state level through Louisiana DHH Vital Records Registry. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of Court in Plaquemines County.
Are Plaquemines County records available online? ▼
Online access in Plaquemines County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the parish offices directly by phone or in person.
Why does the Sheriff handle property taxes in Plaquemines County? ▼
In Louisiana, the parish Sheriff is the property tax collector by state law. The Sheriff's office sends tax bills, accepts payments, and pursues delinquent taxes. This surprises people from other states, where a Treasurer or Tax Collector does this.
Why is Plaquemines County called a parish instead of a county? ▼
Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties. The Clerk of Court serves as both the court clerk and the property recorder (through the Conveyance Office and Mortgage Office). Louisiana's legal system is based on French civil law, which affects how property, estates, and community property work.
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