Search Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana Public Records

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 – Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCII).

Marriage records in Louisiana are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order. For local records, contact your parish Clerk of Court; older records may be held by the Louisiana Department of Health – Vital Records Registry.

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 in Louisiana is known as "expungement" and runs through the District Court (Parish). Typical filing fee: $200 to Clerk + $250 to LSP.

Yes. Search the District Court case index for the person's name in the parish where they lived. Most Louisiana parishes offer free online case-search portals; for parish-specific access contact your parish Clerk of Court. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.