Search Bossier Parish Public Records

Bossier Parish public records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Benton, Louisiana, covering civil court cases, criminal filings, property conveyances, mortgages, and marriage licenses for this parish in the northwestern corner of the state adjacent to Shreveport. 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 bodies, including the parish clerk. This page explains what Bossier Parish public records exist, how to access them online through ClerkConnect and the LCRAA portal, and how to request documents by mail or in person at the Benton courthouse.

Bossier Parish Clerk of Court

Jill Sessions serves as the Clerk of Court for Bossier Parish. The office is located on the third floor of the Bossier Parish Courthouse at 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, LA 71006. Mailing address is P.O. Box 430, Benton, LA 71006. Main phone is (318) 965-2336. Fax is (318) 965-2713. Email is clerk@bossierclerk.com. The Warrants Division can be reached at (318) 965-3418 for warrant-related inquiries. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except legal holidays.

The Recording Department sits on the third floor of the courthouse at 204 Burt Boulevard. This department receives, handles, stores, and distributes all records for Bossier Parish. It handles land conveyances, mortgages, UCC filings, civil and criminal court records, and marriage licenses. The Bossier Parish Clerk's website at bossierclerk.com is the primary online resource for public records access in this parish.

Online Access to Bossier Parish Public Records

Bossier Parish public records are available online through an indexing system accessible from the main parish website. This system allows online viewing of property, marriage, civil, and criminal records. Account setup is required for full access. The online system integrates GIS mapping tools, which makes it easier to locate and cross-reference land records by geographic area.

ClerkConnect provides subscription-based access to Bossier Parish court and property records. A ClerkConnect account requires an initial setup fee of $85, with monthly access at $35. Copies are $1 per page and certified copies are $5. E-recording and e-filing are available through the system, which is especially useful for legal professionals who file and retrieve documents frequently.

The free Louisiana Clerks statewide portal (LCRAA) at laclerksportal.org also indexes Bossier Parish records at no charge for basic searches. Between ClerkConnect and the LCRAA portal, most routine searches can be done without visiting the Benton courthouse. For older or certified records, an in-person or mail request is often still needed.

Note: Online index results may lag behind recent filings by a few business days. If you need to confirm a very recent filing, call the clerk's office at (318) 965-2336.

Court Records in Bossier Parish

Civil and criminal court records from the 26th Judicial District Court are filed with and maintained by the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court. The 26th JDC covers Bossier and Webster parishes. More information about the district court is at 26jdc.com. Civil cases filed in Bossier Parish include contract disputes, property claims, family law matters, divorces, successions, and civil judgments. All are public records under La. R.S. 44:1.

Criminal records cover felony and misdemeanor cases charged and heard in Bossier Parish courts. The case file for each matter includes charging documents, pleadings, minutes of court hearings, and the final disposition. These are open to the public unless a judge has sealed a specific record. Juvenile records are generally not public. Expungements remove records from public access once the order is entered.

To search court records, use the online system at bossierclerk.com, visit the third-floor recording department at 204 Burt Boulevard in Benton, or call (318) 965-2336. You can search by case number, party name, date range, or attorney name.

Property and Land Records

Every real estate transfer in Bossier Parish must be recorded with the clerk to be legally binding. The conveyance records document the chain of title for every parcel in the parish. Mortgage records show liens and encumbrances on property. Both are part of the public record and are searchable by name through the clerk's office or online. UCC filings related to personal property and commercial transactions are also recorded at the clerk's office.

Bossier Parish has seen significant growth in recent years, particularly around Barksdale Air Force Base and the Bossier City area. That growth generates a steady volume of real estate transactions and land record filings. Attorneys, title examiners, and real estate professionals rely on the Recording Department's indexes regularly.

Online property searches are available through the clerk's website and through ClerkConnect. For certified copies of deeds or mortgages, in-person or mail requests are the standard route. Copy fees are $1 per page for standard copies and $5 for certified copies.

Marriage Licenses and Vital Records

The Bossier Parish Clerk of Court issues marriage licenses and records marriages that take place in the parish. Marriage license copies are available through the clerk's office. Contact the clerk at (318) 965-2336 or clerk@bossierclerk.com to request a marriage record. Bring or provide the names of both parties and the approximate date of the marriage.

Birth and death certificates are available through the clerk's office. The fee for a birth certificate is $34. A death certificate costs $26. Payment must be in cash or by credit card. These are vital records maintained at the parish level in Bossier Parish, which is one of the clerks in the state that offers this service locally.

Historical vital records are also accessible through the Louisiana Secretary of State's archives at sos.la.gov/historicalresources/. The online vital records index there covers older birth, death, and marriage documents from Bossier Parish and across Louisiana, which is useful for genealogy research.

How to Request Bossier Parish Public Records

The fastest route to Bossier Parish public records is the online system at bossierclerk.com. For in-person requests, visit the third-floor Recording Department at 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, LA 71006 during regular business hours. For mail requests, use P.O. Box 430, Benton, LA 71006. You can also email clerk@bossierclerk.com. Provide the names of parties involved, the case or record type, and the approximate date range to help staff locate documents quickly.

Under La. R.S. 44:1, public records custodians must respond promptly to requests. The Louisiana Constitution Article XII, Section 3 establishes the right of every person to access public records. Exemptions under La. R.S. 44:4 cover juvenile records, certain health information, and tax returns, but these are narrow exceptions. Most records held by the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court are open to the public without restriction.

For statewide searches beyond Bossier Parish, use the LCRAA statewide portal for free index searches across all 64 Louisiana parishes. The Louisiana Secretary of State handles business filings, notary records, and state archives. The eClerks LA system also provides online document access for some Bossier Parish records.

Nearby Parishes

Bossier Parish is in northwest Louisiana and borders several other parishes. Records from neighboring areas may be relevant for property research, court matters, or family history connected to the Shreveport-Bossier City metro region.