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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all St Martin Parish record-source URLs verified against the official local and Louisiana state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
St Martin Parish — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for St Martin Parish, Louisiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
51,218
Population
Census estimate
19,874
Households
Census estimate
$50,806
Median income
Annual household
$139,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Saint Martinville
County seat
In Louisiana
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
St Martin Parish Records at a Glance
| Record type | St Martin Parish verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | St. Martin County, Louisiana Public Records Lookup | StMarti… Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court |
| Criminal records | Louisiana State Police LA Sex Offender Registry - Louisiana Department of Public Sa… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see St Martin Parish state portal below |
| Property records | St. Martin Tax Assessor | St. Martin Parish Assessor | Unite… |
| Vital records | St. Martin Parish LA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death… |
| Voter records | Voter Portal: Search Voter Portal: Search By Voter |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see St Martin Parish state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see St Martin Parish state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for St Martin Parish. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — St Martin Parish Records
2026
St Martin Parish court records portal verified
State court system links for St Martin Parish verified against the Louisiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
St Martin Parish criminal records access
State criminal records repository for St Martin Parish (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
St Martin Parish property records online
St Martin 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 Martin Parish Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the St Martin Parish clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the St Martin 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 St Martin Parish Records
❌ Myth: "St Martin Parish maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for St Martin 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 Martin Parish are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing 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 Martin Parish data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Louisiana state repository has verified, current St Martin Parish data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The St Martin Parish assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The St Martin Parish assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially 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 (All Verified)
- stmartinparishrecords.us — Court records — official source
- doc.la.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- voterportal.sos.la.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — St Martin Parish & Louisiana Records
For records not specific to St Martin 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
About Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana
St Martin is located in LA. The parish seat is Saint Martinville.
- Population: 51,218
- Households: 19,874
- Median household income: $50,806
- Median home value: $139,900
- Below poverty line: 17.6%
- Land area: 737.5 sq mi
- Population density: 69.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 0
- NCES schools indexed: 0
Corrections (Parish Jail – St. Martinville) | St Martin Parish Sheriff
Official Free
About The Office · Organizational Structure · A Message From the Sheriff · Overview of Office and Mission Statement · Mission Statement · Sheriff Becket Breaux Biography · Senior Command Staff · Primary Office Locations · Addresses & Emails · Office Hours and Holidays
FAQ | SMPA
Official Free
The assessor also tracks ownership of all assessable property. The St. Martin Parish Assessor’s Office must appraise and assess approximately 30,000 parcels of property . All public service properties are assessed by the Louisiana Tax Commission
St. Martin Parish Assessor
Official Free
Before proceeding in any legal parish or municipal office. NOTICE: Tax roll records and parcel graphics represented online are updated nightly. They are a representation of the current status of the tax roll which was filed with the Louisiana Tax Commission. The Geoportal online map viewer is
Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court
Official Free
The Louisiana Supreme Court is Louisiana's highest court and is domiciled in the City of New Orleans . The Louisiana Supreme Court is composed of seven justices elected from districts throughout Louisiana.
🌐 lasc.org
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Louisiana State Police
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
🌐 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
We are experiencing a connection issue. Our team will fix this as soon as possible · Contact us at 1-866-277-7477 if you need immediate help locating an offender, registering for notifications, or accessing victim services in your area. We are available 24/7/365 with live operator support ...
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 Search · Copyright © 2026 Louisiana Department of State. Read our disclaimer · Voting questions? Chat with our virtual assistant
Public Records - Martin County
Official Free
Skip to main content · Martin County · Martin County Supervisor of Elections · Accessibility · Font Size Small · Font Size Medium · Font Size Large · Regular · Contrast · Text Only
St. Martin Parish LA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The St. Martin County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates . Contact details and address here.
Center for Vital Records and Statistics | Louisiana Department of Health
Official Free
The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
St. Martin Tax Assessor | St. Martin Parish Assessor | United States
Official Free
View St. Martin Parish property assessments, property values, and property tax information.
DPS&C’s Most Wanted - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Official Free
St. Martin Correctional Center Geo Wolfe, George H. Wolfe, Harry Webber, Harry Weber James A. Johnson James A. Johnson If you have information regarding the location of any of these people on DPS&C’s Most Wanted List, contact your local probation/parole office.
Business Services - Louisiana Secretary of State
Official Free
SOS Policy Against Sexual Harassment · Disclaimer · Accessibility · Security & Privacy · Report a Problem · Free software is required to view some content on this site. If you are having problems accessing a file, click the file type below to install the necessary software: PDF (Adobe Acrobat Viewer) | DOC or DOCX (Microsoft Word Viewer) | XLS or XLSX (Microsoft Excel Viewer) ©   2026 Louisiana Department 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. The Association provides benefits for its members and their eligible employees through the Louisiana Clerks of
Louisiana Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Louisiana SOS commercial search.
coraweb.sos.la.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in St Martin Parish?
For St Martin 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.
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 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.