Access Kenner Public Records
Kenner public records are maintained by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, which handles all civil court filings, criminal case records, land conveyances, mortgage records, and marriage licenses for the city of Kenner and the rest of Jefferson Parish. Kenner is an incorporated city on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish, home to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, and served by the 24th Judicial District. The clerk's main office is in Gretna, but the East Bank branch in Jefferson is considerably more convenient for Kenner residents. Louisiana's public records law under La. R.S. 44:1 and Louisiana Constitution Article XII, Section 3 gives any person the right to inspect and copy records held by public agencies.
Kenner Quick Facts
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court
All public records for Kenner are held by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The main courthouse is at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053, phone (504) 364-2900. This is the official West Bank seat of Jefferson Parish government and the primary records office for the parish. However, for Kenner residents and businesses on the East Bank, the closer option is the branch office at the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Jefferson, LA 70123.
The clerk's office website at jpclerkofcourt.us provides links to online records access, fee schedules, forms, and contact information for each department. The clerk serves the 24th Judicial District, which covers all of Jefferson Parish. Civil court cases, criminal filings, land records, and marriage licenses for Kenner are all maintained here. Hours at both locations are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except legal holidays.
Call the main number at (504) 364-2900 before visiting to confirm which location and which department handles the specific record type you need. Some functions may be consolidated at the Gretna courthouse even if you live on the East Bank in Kenner.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website at jpclerkofcourt.us is the starting point for all public records requests covering Kenner and Jefferson Parish.
The LCRAA statewide portal also indexes Jefferson Parish records covering Kenner alongside all 64 Louisiana parishes.
Online Access to Kenner Public Records
The Louisiana Clerks statewide portal (LCRAA) at laclerksportal.org provides a free index of Jefferson Parish court and property records, including filings connected to Kenner. This is the fastest way to check whether a record exists before visiting either the Gretna or Jefferson clerk's office. The portal covers all 64 Louisiana parishes from a single search tool.
ClerkConnect gives subscription access to more detailed Jefferson Parish records for professionals who search frequently. Attorneys, title companies, and investigators working in the New Orleans metro area often use this service. eClerks LA is an additional online platform that provides access to Jefferson Parish court documents.
The ClerkConnect platform at clerkconnect.com gives subscription-level access to Jefferson Parish records covering Kenner and all other Jefferson Parish communities.
This is a practical option for frequent users searching property or court records tied to Kenner addresses or parties.
Civil and Criminal Court Records
Civil records from the 24th Judicial District covering Kenner include lawsuits, succession cases, family law matters, property disputes, and civil judgments. These are public under La. R.S. 44:1 and can be searched through the LCRAA portal or ClerkConnect, or requested in person at either courthouse location.
Criminal case records for Kenner cover charges brought in Jefferson Parish courts. Each file documents the charging instrument, all filings and motions, court minutes, and the final outcome. Most criminal records are public unless sealed by a judge. Juvenile records are generally restricted. Arrest records from the Kenner Police Department are maintained by that agency separately from court records.
For a statewide background check, the Louisiana State Police at lsp.org can provide a criminal history report covering all 64 parishes under La. R.S. 15:588. This is separate from the clerk's court case records and covers filings from across the state.
Note: The Kenner Police Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office both operate in parts of Kenner. Arrest records are held by the agency that made the arrest, not the clerk of court.
Property and Land Records
All real estate transfers in Jefferson Parish, including Kenner, must be recorded with the clerk of court to take legal effect. Conveyance records at the clerk's office document the chain of title for properties in Kenner and throughout the parish. Mortgage and lien filings show encumbrances. Both are public and searchable by name through the clerk's office or through the LCRAA portal and ClerkConnect online.
Kenner has an active residential and commercial real estate market. The city's proximity to the New Orleans airport and the interstate system makes it a hub for both residents and businesses. Title companies working on Kenner properties rely on the Jefferson Parish conveyance index regularly. If you need to find a property by address rather than owner name, the Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office can help identify the current owner before you search the clerk's records.
Marriage Licenses and Vital Records
Marriage licenses for Jefferson Parish are issued and recorded by the Clerk of Court. If a marriage took place in Kenner or elsewhere in Jefferson Parish, the license and certificate of record are on file with the clerk. Visit jpclerkofcourt.us or call (504) 364-2900 for current requirements and fee information.
Certified copies of birth and death records are held by the Louisiana Department of Health at the state level, not the parish clerk. For recent vital records, contact the Department of Health directly. Historical birth, death, and marriage records from Jefferson Parish are accessible through the Louisiana Secretary of State's online vital records index at sos.la.gov.
The Louisiana vital records index at sos.la.gov covers older historical vital records from Jefferson Parish and the Kenner area.
This is a useful tool for genealogy research involving Kenner and Jefferson Parish families.
Statewide Resources
Several statewide tools supplement the Jefferson Parish clerk's office for Kenner residents. The Louisiana Secretary of State at sos.la.gov handles business entity registrations, election records, notary commissions, and the State Archives. Business searches are available through GeauxBiz. The eClerks LA platform at eclerksla.com provides an additional online path to court records for Jefferson Parish without visiting a courthouse.
Between the LCRAA portal, ClerkConnect, and eClerks LA, most routine public record searches for Kenner can be done online. For records that require certified copies or that are not available digitally, the clerk's offices in Gretna and Jefferson are the next step.
The Louisiana Secretary of State at sos.la.gov holds state-level records including business entity data, notary records, and election information for Jefferson Parish and Kenner.
Business registrations and notary commissions for companies and individuals in Kenner are searchable through this site.
Nearby Cities
Kenner is on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish near several other qualifying cities in the New Orleans metro area, all served by the same 24th JDC and Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court.