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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all St Tammany 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 Tammany Parish — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for St Tammany Parish, Louisiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
277,615
Population
Census estimate
101,212
Households
Census estimate
$76,914
Median income
Annual household
$262,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Covington
County seat
In Louisiana
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
St Tammany Parish Records at a Glance
| Record type | St Tammany Parish verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | St. Tammany County, Louisiana Court Records | StTammanyParis… Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court |
| Criminal records | Louisiana State Police LA Sex Offender Registry - Louisiana Department of Public Sa… |
| Wants & warrants | Criminal » St. Tammany Clerk of Court St. Tammany County, Louisiana Warrant Records | StTammanyPar… |
| Property records | St. Tammany County, Louisiana Property Records | StTammanyPa… St. Tammany Assessor Assessment Search |
| Vital records | No verified source — see St Tammany Parish state portal below |
| Voter records | Registrar of Voters: Registrar of Voters |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see St Tammany Parish state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Land Records » St. Tammany Clerk of Court Recording » St. Tammany Clerk of Court |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for St Tammany Parish. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — St Tammany Parish Records
2026
St Tammany Parish court records portal verified
State court system links for St Tammany Parish verified against the Louisiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
St Tammany Parish criminal records access
State criminal records repository for St Tammany Parish (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
St Tammany Parish property records online
St Tammany 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 Tammany Parish Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the St Tammany Parish clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the St Tammany 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 Tammany Parish Records
❌ Myth: "St Tammany Parish maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for St Tammany 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 Tammany 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 Tammany Parish data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Louisiana state repository has verified, current St Tammany Parish data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The St Tammany Parish assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The St Tammany 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)
- sttammanyparishrecords.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 Tammany Parish & Louisiana Records
For records not specific to St Tammany 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 Tammany Parish, Louisiana
St Tammany is located in LA. The parish seat is Covington.
- Households: 101,212
- Median household income: $76,914
- Median home value: $262,400
- Below poverty line: 11.7%
- Land area: 845.3 sq mi
- Population density: 328.4 people / sq mi
Introduction - STPCC Recording Activity Alerts
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We strongly encourage all residents to sign up for eClerksLA Alerts, which offers the ability to receive recording alerts across all 64 Louisiana parishes with a single account. Monitor recording activity on your property and identity with Recording Activity Alerts from the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court.
Welcome - STPCC Recording Activity Alerts
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To address these concerns, Jessica Jenkins Brewster, St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, is proud to offer a FREE service that will NOTIFY you whenever a document with your registered name is recorded in St.
Re-certification Class Signup
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The contents you are looking for have moved. Please bookmark the correct page at https://www.sttammanyclerk.org/securenew.login.asp
Frequently Asked Questions - St. Tammany Assessor's Office
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The St. Tammany Parish Assessor’s Office must appraise and assess approximately 102,000 parcels of property . All public service properties are assessed by the Louisiana Tax Commission.
St. Tammany Parish - The official website of Louisiana
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St. Tammany Parish highlighted on Louisiana map
Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court
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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
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Louisiana State Police
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PACER provides information about accessing and filing federal court records electronically. Find resources for using PACER.
🌐 lsp.org
LA Sex Offender Registry - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
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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
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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 ...
Criminal » St. Tammany Clerk of Court
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View Archives, Assessor Tax Rolls, Land Records, Marriage Licenses, & e-Certify Civil & Criminal Court Records (for Court records entered prior to 4/25/19) · To view Civil & Criminal Court Records sign up for re:SearchLA using the link below
St. Tammany Parish - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
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St. Tammany Parish Jail Phone: (985) 276-1021 Fax: (985) 276-1027 1200 Champagne Street Covington, LA 70433 · Randy Smith, Sheriff Phone: (985) 809-8200 Fax: (985) 809-8285 P.O.
Land Records » St. Tammany Clerk of Court
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View Archives, Assessor Tax Rolls, Land Records, Marriage Licenses, & e-Certify Civil & Criminal Court Records (for Court records entered prior to 4/25/19) · To view Civil & Criminal Court Records sign up for re:SearchLA using the link below
Recording » St. Tammany Clerk of Court
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View Archives, Assessor Tax Rolls, Land Records, Marriage Licenses, & e-Certify Civil & Criminal Court Records (for Court records entered prior to 4/25/19) · To view Civil & Criminal Court Records sign up for re:SearchLA using the link below
LCRAA Overview
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Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA) was created by the Legislature at the request of the LA Clerks of Court Association in 2014. LCRAA is a state entity authorized to design, construct, administer and maintain a Statewide Portal of records maintained by parish Clerks of Court.
Louisiana Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Louisiana SOS commercial search.
coraweb.sos.la.gov
St. Tammany Assessor Assessment Search
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This search engine now defaults to the 2026 work-in-progress tax roll data, which remains unofficial until the Public Inspection Period begins in August. New/Current ownership and new/changed assessment numbers are listed herein. 2026 Assessed values, tax estimates, exemptions, and special ...
Registrar of Voters: Registrar of Voters
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Physical Location ST. TAMMANY JUSTICE CENTER PARKING GARAGE 601 N JEFFERSON AVE COVINGTON, LA 70433 Get directions
Personal Document Services » St. Tammany Clerk of Court
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The Clerk of Court’s office is an agent for the Louisiana Vital Records Registry. * Marriage License applications will be available at 985-809-8745, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday * Birth & Death records can be obtained at 985-809-8745, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday ...
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Additional Records
Geosync
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Assessor Louis Fitzmorris is pleased to provide this valuable data through GIS Mapping to all parish taxing bodies and to the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in St Tammany Parish?
For St Tammany 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.
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.