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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Terrebonne Parish record-source URLs verified against the official local and Louisiana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Terrebonne Parish — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
103,864
Population
Census estimate
41,505
Households
Census estimate
$63,088
Median income
Annual household
$174,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Houma
County seat
In Louisiana
Terrebonne Parish Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Terrebonne Parish Records at a Glance

Record typeTerrebonne Parish verified sources
Court recordsPay Tickets Online - Livingston, Louisiana, Livingston Paris…
Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court
Criminal recordsTerrebonne County, Louisiana Criminal Records | TerrebonnePa…
Sex Offenders
Wants & warrantsTerrebonne County, Louisiana Warrant Records | TerrebonnePar…
Property recordsPrint
Section 8 Rental Assistance Program Applications Will Be Acc…
Vital recordsTerrebonne Parish LA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death…
Voter recordsTerrebonne Parish - The official website of Louisiana
Registrar of Voters: Registrar of Voters
Professional licensesTerrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
Recorded documentsTerrebonne County, Louisiana Property Records | TerrebonnePa…
Terrebonne Parish — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records2Wants & warrants1Property records3Vital records1Voter records2Licenses1Recorded docs1
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Terrebonne Parish. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Terrebonne Parish Records

2026
Terrebonne Parish court records portal verified
State court system links for Terrebonne Parish verified against the Louisiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Terrebonne Parish criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Terrebonne Parish (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Terrebonne Parish property records online
Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Terrebonne Parish clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish Records

❌ Myth: "Terrebonne Parish maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Terrebonne Parish are held by the Louisiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Louisiana state repository has verified, current Terrebonne Parish data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Terrebonne Parish assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Terrebonne 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)

Related — Terrebonne Parish & Louisiana Records

For records not specific to Terrebonne Parish, use Louisiana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Louisiana statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Louisiana: Tangipahoa · Tensas · Union · Vermilion · Vernon

About Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

Terrebonne Parish is located in Louisiana. The parish seat is Houma.

  • Population: 103,864
  • Households: 41,505
  • Median household income: $63,088
  • Median home value: $174,400
  • Below poverty line: 16.4%
  • Land area: 1,229.9 sq mi
  • Population density: 84.4 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 10
  • NCES schools indexed: 34
Terrebonne Parish | Most Wanted
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Listing - Terrebonne Parish
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Terrebonne Parish Current Assessment Listing · Parcel# 11964 · Primary Owner WAM SERVICES, L.L.C. 1/5 (T/S) Mailing Address · C/O TPCG PO BOX 2768 HOUMA LA 70361 ·
Terrebonne Parish Online Property Tax Payment and Search
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By accessing this website, you accept without limitation or qualification, and agree to be bound and abide by, the following terms and conditions (Terms of Use) · I3 Verticals may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in its sole discretion.
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Print
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Terrebonne Parish Assessor 2021 Assessment Listing Primary Owner PITRE, BENNETT A. & CAROLYN AUTHEMENT PITRE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 1/40 Legal ON THE RIGHT DESCENDING BANK OF BAYOU GRAND CAILLOU. TRACT 7 1/2 ARPENTS FRONT ON BAYOU BY DEPTH TO PROPERTY OF CLAUDE BOUDREAUX & LABAN PORCHE,
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Section 8 Rental Assistance Program Applications Will Be Accepted on January 24
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The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Section 8 Rental Assistance Program will accept applications on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applications may be obtained at the Dumas Auditorium located at 301 W Tunnel Blvd., Houma, Louisiana 70360 · Applications will ...
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Pay Tickets Online - Livingston, Louisiana, Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office - 21st JDC
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Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office - 21st JDC, Livingston, Louisiana Online ticket payment portal. Traffic, parking, speeding, and most other tickets and court payments can be paid online here.
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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.
CT
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
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Sex Offenders
Official Free
PACER provides information about accessing and filing federal court records electronically. Find resources for using PACER.
CR
Public Information - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
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We strive to provide transparency and public information. Find what you're looking for: annual reports, training, volunteering info, and more.
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Terrebonne Parish - The official website of Louisiana
Official Free
Register to vote or change voter registration online via the Secretary of State's website .
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Registrar of Voters: Registrar of Voters
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Terrebonne Parish Registrar of Voters: Rhonda R.
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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
WW
Terrebone Parish - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Official Free
Access court warrants, verify warrant status, and check the Sheriff's Office most wanted list and child support warrants. Find photos, names, charges, and last known addresses. Use the links to look up and verify warrants through official channels. Enter an address to view available property records — ownership, deed transfers, assessed values, property taxes, and recorded filings. By clicking Search, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures · Terrebonne Parish Child Support Warrants http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm View Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana child support warrants list,…
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Terrebonne Parish LA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
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The Terrebonne County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates . Contact details and address here.
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Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
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the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court's Office at 7856 Main Street, Suite 100 in Houma. 7. Site Plan: A site plan depic9ng the en9re lot with dimensions for boundaries, setbacks, easements, rights-of-way, and · servitudes, plus any and all exis9ng and proposed features such as buildings, pools, driveways, and paved areas is required · for all permit applica9ons.
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Business Services - Louisiana Secretary of State
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About Louisiana · Contact Us · Learn about Nancy Landry · Department Overview · Find Administrative Rules · Obtain Publications · End of Life Registries · Government Entity Registries · View Solicitations · Address Confidentiality Program · Call Before You Dig · Flood Protection Authorities · Contact Us · Make a Public Records Request · Litigation Disclosure Reports · SOS ...
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Association | LA Clerks of Court Association
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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
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Louisiana Business Filings
Business, Voter & Other
.gov

Statewide Louisiana business search.

sos.la.gov
BZ
Louisiana Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov

Louisiana SOS commercial search.

coraweb.sos.la.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find official Terrebonne Parish records online?
Start at the Louisiana Business Filings portal: https://www.sos.la.gov/BusinessServices/SearchForLouisianaBusinessFilings/Pages/default.aspx. This is the official Louisiana government source for Terrebonne Parish business and public records.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Louisiana?
Yes. Active warrants in Louisiana appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Louisiana State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
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.
Are Louisiana criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Louisiana's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.