Metairie Public Records
Metairie public records are handled entirely by Jefferson Parish government, since Metairie is an unincorporated community with no city government of its own. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court maintains civil court filings, criminal case records, land conveyances, mortgages, and marriage licenses covering all of Jefferson Parish, including Metairie. The clerk's main office is in Gretna, but there is also an East Bank branch in Jefferson that is more convenient for most Metairie 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.
Metairie Quick Facts
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court
All public records for Metairie are maintained by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. Since Metairie has no incorporated city government, Jefferson Parish handles every government function for the community, including all record keeping. The main courthouse is at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053, phone (504) 364-2900. This is the West Bank office and the official seat of Jefferson Parish government.
For Metairie residents, the more convenient option is the East Bank branch at the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Jefferson, LA 70123. This office handles many of the same public records functions as the main Gretna location and is much closer geographically to most Metairie addresses. Call the main number at (504) 364-2900 to confirm which office handles the specific record type you need before making a trip.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website at jpclerkofcourt.us is the online hub for this office. You can find contact information, online search access, fee schedules, and forms through this site. The clerk's office serves the 24th Judicial District, which covers Jefferson Parish. All district court civil and criminal filings for Metairie are maintained here.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website at jpclerkofcourt.us is the starting point for public records requests covering Metairie and all of Jefferson Parish.
The LCRAA statewide portal at laclerksportal.org also indexes Jefferson Parish records alongside all 64 Louisiana parishes.
Online Access to Metairie Public Records
The Louisiana Clerks statewide portal (LCRAA) provides a free index of Jefferson Parish court and property filings, including records for Metairie. This is the quickest way to check whether a record exists before visiting either courthouse location. The portal covers all 64 Louisiana parishes in one search.
ClerkConnect offers subscription access to deeper Jefferson Parish records including court cases, land filings, and mortgage documents. This platform is used by attorneys and title companies who run frequent searches in Jefferson Parish. The eClerks LA platform is another option for online access to Jefferson Parish documents.
The ClerkConnect portal at clerkconnect.com provides subscription-based access to Jefferson Parish court and property records for professionals searching Metairie filings.
This tool is useful for title searches, legal research, and background checks tied to Metairie addresses or parties.
Civil and Criminal Court Records
Civil case records from the 24th Judicial District covering Metairie include lawsuits, successions, family law matters, contract disputes, and property claims. All are filed with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court and are public under La. R.S. 44:1. You can search civil records online through the LCRAA portal or ClerkConnect, or in person at either the Gretna or Jefferson clerk's office locations.
Criminal records for Metairie cover charges brought in Jefferson Parish courts. Each case file shows the charging documents, all court filings, hearing minutes, and the final outcome. Most criminal records are open to the public unless a judge has sealed them. Juvenile records are generally restricted by Louisiana law and are not available to the public through normal channels.
Arrest records from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are kept by that agency separately from court records. If you need an arrest record rather than a court case record, contact the sheriff directly. For a statewide criminal history check, contact the Louisiana State Police at lsp.org.
Note: Because Metairie has no city police force, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the community. Sheriff's records are separate from clerk of court records.
Property and Land Records
Every real estate transfer in Jefferson Parish, including Metairie, must be recorded with the clerk of court. Conveyance records document property ownership transfers and chain of title. Mortgage filings show liens and encumbrances. Both are public and searchable by name at the Gretna courthouse, the Jefferson East Bank office, or online through the LCRAA portal and ClerkConnect.
Metairie has a large and active real estate market. Property records here are searched frequently by title companies, attorneys, investors, and neighbors doing boundary research. If you know the address but not the owner name, the Jefferson Parish Assessor can provide that information to help you run a clerk search.
Marriage Licenses and Vital Records
Marriage licenses for Jefferson Parish are issued by the Clerk of Court. If a marriage took place in Jefferson Parish, the license and recorded certificate are on file with the clerk's office. Contact the main office at (504) 364-2900 for current requirements and fees, or visit jpclerkofcourt.us for details.
Certified copies of birth and death records are handled by the Louisiana Department of Health, not the parish clerk. For recent birth or death certificates, contact the Department of Health directly. Historical vital records from Jefferson Parish are accessible through the Louisiana Secretary of State's online vital records index at sos.la.gov.
The state vital records index at sos.la.gov is a useful tool for genealogy research involving older birth, death, and marriage records from Metairie and Jefferson Parish.
Many older Jefferson Parish vital records can be found here without needing to visit a courthouse or state office in person.
Statewide Resources for Metairie Residents
Beyond the Jefferson Parish clerk's office, several statewide tools are useful for Metairie residents. The Louisiana Secretary of State at sos.la.gov handles business entity records, election information, notary commissions, and historical archives. Business searches can be done through GeauxBiz.
The eClerks LA platform at eclerksla.com provides another online path to court records for Jefferson Parish. The LCRAA statewide portal is free; ClerkConnect and eClerks LA offer more document-level access for a fee. Together, these tools mean many Metairie record searches can be done without leaving home.
The Louisiana Secretary of State at sos.la.gov manages state-level public records including business registrations, notary commissions, election data, and the State Archives.
Business entity data and notary records for Jefferson Parish are all searchable through this site.
Nearby Cities
Metairie sits within Jefferson Parish alongside several other qualifying cities. Records from neighboring areas may involve the same courthouse system.