Searching Union County: what to expect
Union County keeps a modest online footprint — 3 of the 16 sources below are the parish's own; the rest is statewide coverage. No online docket is listed for the parish itself; the Louisiana court records page maps the alternatives, and the clerk fills direct requests. Two local sources do most of the work — unionsheriff.com for the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups, unioncountypropertyappraiser.org for 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.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union Parish record-source URLs verified against the official local and Louisiana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Union Parish — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union Parish, Louisiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
20,617
Population
Census estimate
8,172
Households
Census estimate
$47,068
Median income
Annual household
$117,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Farmerville
County seat
In Louisiana
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
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
Union Parish Records at a Glance
| Record type | Union Parish verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Civil Office – Union Parish Sheriff's Office Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court |
| Criminal records | Union Parish Warrants Public Information - Louisiana Department of Public Safety &… |
| Wants & warrants | Home - Louisiana State Police |
| Property records | Union County Property Appraiser - Record Search actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records |
| Vital records | Online Public Vital Records Index |
| Voter records | Voter Portal: Search Voter Portal: Search By Voter |
| Professional licenses | File Business Documents - Louisiana Secretary of State |
| Recorded documents | Recordings - Union County Clerk |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union Parish. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Union Parish Records
2026
Union Parish court records portal verified
State court system links for Union Parish verified against the Louisiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Union Parish criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Union Parish (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Union Parish property records online
Union 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 Union Parish Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Union Parish clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union 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 Union Parish Records
MYTH"Union Parish maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Union Parish are held by the Louisiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Union 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 Union Parish data."
FACTOnly the official Louisiana state repository has verified, current Union Parish data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Union Parish assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Union 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
- doc.la.gov — Criminal records — official source
- voterportal.sos.la.gov — Voter records — official source
- union.countyclerk.us — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Union Parish & Louisiana Records
For records not specific to Union 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
The searches people actually run in Union Parish:
About Union Parish, Louisiana
Union Parish is located in Louisiana. The parish seat is Farmerville.
- Population: 20,617
- Households: 8,172
- Median household income: $47,068
- Median home value: $117,300
- Below poverty line: 26.8%
- Land area: 876.9 sq mi
- Population density: 23.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 6
Union Parish Warrants
Official Free
Wanted persons and active warrants posted for Union Parish, Louisiana. The warrant stays active statewide even after a listing is removed. It covers this jurisdiction only; neighboring agencies publish their own lists.
Public Information - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Official Free
Or you may email your public records request to the Deputy Secretary at docpublicrecords@la.gov. Only requests for public records as defined by the Louisiana Public Records Act in LSA-R.S. 44:1, et seq, should be directed to this address.
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. View the registry
Civil Office – Union Parish Sheriff's Office
Official Free
Sheriff’s Sales are conducted every Wednesday in the front lobby of UPSO at 10 a.m. Click the button below to view current items. Serve and execute court issued documents within Union Parish · Seizure and sale of movable and non-movable property · Collect and process all property taxes.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
PACER is the federal judiciary's docket system — Union Parish matters land here only when a case is filed in federal court, not the local courthouse. It is an official government source.
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 Union Parish is managed here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at voterportal.sos.la.gov carries the new path.
Union Parish - The official website of Louisiana
Official Free
Register to vote or change voter registration online via the Secretary of State's website.
Union County Property Appraiser - Record Search
Official Free
We offer appraisal services and maintain a comprehensive property database, making Union County public records easily accessible. When you search record property assessment information, you access the same property documentation used by the Union County tax assessor to calculate real estate taxes.
actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records
Official Free
actDataScout.com is your online source for public record searching sponsored by select Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma counties, Virginia counties and cities, and Louisiana parishes. Access millions of records ranging from land ownership to tax records 24/7 from your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Recordings - Union County Clerk
Official Free
Registration is simple and secure, requiring only your name and email. Once registered, DOCALERT will send you an alert whenever a mortgage or deed bearing your name is recorded, so you can stay informed and act swiftly in the case of any unauthorized filings.
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.
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
File Business Documents - Louisiana Secretary of State
Official Free
The Louisiana Secretary of State, Louisiana Department of Revenue, and Louisiana Workforce Commission are working to make it easy for you to manage your Louisiana business filings and tax account registrations from one location―the Louisiana geauxBIZ portal. geauxBIZ can help you find resources to help plan, make key financial decisions, and complete legal activities necessary to start your business.
Credit Union Websites | Office of Financial Institutions
Official Free
Licensing activity for Union Parish is tracked through this source. Confirm details with the official license and permit office before relying on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in Union Parish?
For Union Parish criminal records, start with the Louisiana State Police for statewide background checks. Local source: Public Information - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections — https://doc.la.gov/public-programs-resources/public-information/.
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.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Louisiana?
Yes — in Louisiana, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Union Parish records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.