Searching St. Landry County: what to expect
St. Landry County keeps a modest online footprint — just one of the 13 sources below is the parish's own; the rest is statewide coverage. Louisiana courts search parish by parish, and St. Landry County has no public online docket listed — case records mean the clerk's office, or the statewide options on the Louisiana court records page. The standout local source is stlandryassessor.org, covering parcel and property-tax data. For vital records there's no parish-level source online — the statewide routes on the Louisiana vital records page cover that piece.
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by SearchSystems Editorial Team — verified against official government sources. About our editorial process.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all St Landry Parish record-source URLs verified against the official local and Louisiana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
St Landry Parish — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for St Landry Parish, Louisiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
80,869
Population
Census estimate
30,888
Households
Census estimate
$44,478
Median income
Annual household
$148,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Opelousas
County seat
In Louisiana
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
1 source
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
St Landry Parish Records at a Glance
| Record type | St Landry Parish verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | St. Landry County, Louisiana Court Records | StLandryParishR… Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court |
| Criminal records | Louisiana State Police LA Sex Offender Registry - Louisiana Department of Public Sa… |
| Wants & warrants | St. Landry County, Louisiana Warrant Records | StLandryParis… |
| Property records | St. Landry Parish Assessor Web Site |
| Vital records | St. Landry County, Louisiana Public Records Lookup | StLandr… |
| Voter records | Registrar of Voters: Registrar of Voters Voter Portal: Search |
| Professional licenses | Search |
| Recorded documents | St. Landry County, Louisiana Property Records | StLandryPari… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for St Landry Parish. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — St Landry Parish Records
2026
St Landry Parish court records portal verified
State court system links for St Landry Parish verified against the Louisiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
St Landry Parish criminal records access
State criminal records repository for St Landry Parish (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
St Landry Parish property records online
St Landry 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 St Landry Parish Records Pathway
1
Step 1 — Start at the St Landry Parish clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the St Landry Parish clerk's office is the first stop.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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 St Landry Parish Records
MYTH"St Landry Parish maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for St Landry Parish are held by the Louisiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in St Landry 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 St Landry Parish data."
FACTOnly the official Louisiana state repository has verified, current St Landry Parish data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The St Landry Parish assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe St Landry 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
- stlandryparishrecords.us — Court records — official source
- doc.la.gov — Criminal records — official source
- voterportal.sos.la.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — St Landry Parish & Louisiana Records
For records not specific to St Landry 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
Looking for a person, not a database? Start with the Louisiana guides:
About St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
St Landry is located in LA. The parish seat is Opelousas.
- Population: 80,869
- Households: 30,888
- Median household income: $44,478
- Median home value: $148,400
- Below poverty line: 27.5%
- Land area: 923.4 sq mi
- Population density: 87.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 0
- NCES schools indexed: 0
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court | Louisiana Department of Health
Official Free
Official Louisiana State Websites use .la.gov A .la.gov website belongs to an official government organization in Louisiana. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you've safe
Louisiana State Police
Official Free
Louisiana State Police — official state law-enforcement and criminal-records agency.
🌐 lsp.org
LA Sex Offender Registry - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Official Free
Information on the purpose and history of the program, registration and notification requirements, and a search for a person registered as a sex offender or child predator can be found on the State Police website.
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
Official Free
This office holds the sheriff's records for St. Landry Parish. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official criminal record office.
Registrar of Voters: Registrar of Voters
Official Free
Voter registration and election information for Louisiana. Election offices update the file continuously; a lookup today reflects the live roll. Lookups confirm registration status, party, districts, and the correct polling place.
Voter Portal: Search
Official Free
This secure web application can be used to find voter registration and elections information. A search by address option is also available if desired. Searching by address provides information about all voters at an address
Voter Portal: Search By Voter
Official Free
Voter and election business for St. Landry Parish is managed here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at voterportal.sos.la.gov carries the new path.
Online Public Vital Records Index
Official Free
Louisiana Vital Records Index · The following database searches help you locate vital records that are maintained by the secretary of state
Association | LA Clerks of Court Association
Official Free
This includes processing and recording criminal court proceedings, marriage licenses and other miscellaneous legal documents. In addition, each Clerk oversees all elections, election equipment, and election personnel. The offices around the state are different in design, size, and staffing, yet similar in purpose. Several of the parishes contain satellite offices.
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.
St. Landry Parish Assessor Web Site
Official Free
Property assessment records for St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Researchers use these records to trace ownership when deed indexes are thin. Values follow the reassessment cycle, so a recent sale may not show immediately.
Search for Louisiana Business Filings
Official Free
Business filing records for Louisiana. Merged, dissolved, and withdrawn entities keep their filing history in the index. Name availability checks run through the same search before new registrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in St Landry Parish?
For St Landry Parish criminal records, start with the Louisiana State Police for statewide background checks. Local source: LA Sex Offender Registry - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections — https://doc.la.gov/public-programs-resources/la-sex-offender-registry/.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Louisiana?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Louisiana counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
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.
How do I run a Louisiana background check?
Louisiana background checks are handled by the Louisiana State Police. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.