Search Iberia Parish Public Records
Iberia Parish public records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in New Iberia and include civil court cases, criminal filings, land conveyances, mortgage records, and marriage licenses for this south-central Louisiana parish. Louisiana's public records law under La. R.S. 44:1 and Louisiana Constitution Article XII, Section 3 guarantees the right of any person to inspect and copy records held by the clerk's office. This page covers how to find and request Iberia Parish public records online and at the New Iberia courthouse.
Iberia Parish Quick Facts
Iberia Parish Public Records: The Clerk of Court
The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court is located at the Iberia Parish Courthouse, 300 Iberia Street, New Iberia, LA 70560. Phone is (337) 365-7282. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except on legal holidays. The clerk is the official keeper of civil and criminal court records, land conveyances, mortgage documents, and marriage licenses for Iberia Parish. This is the main office for any public records request involving Iberia Parish.
The 16th Judicial District covers Iberia, St. Martin, and St. Mary parishes. Court cases from all three parishes fall under this judicial district. The Iberia Parish clerk maintains records for the New Iberia courthouse. Civil suits, criminal proceedings, probate cases, family law matters, and successions are all part of the clerk's holdings. If you have a matter that may involve courts in St. Martin or St. Mary, those clerks maintain separate records but fall under the same judicial circuit.
Iberia Parish has a population of around 73,000, making it a mid-size Louisiana parish with a fairly active clerk's office. The volume of filings here is greater than many smaller rural parishes, which means the clerk's staff handles a full range of record types on a regular basis. Contacting the office at (337) 365-7282 before your visit can help confirm availability and save time.
Online Access to Iberia Parish Records
The LCRAA statewide portal at laclerksportal.org is the primary free online tool for searching Iberia Parish public records. The portal covers all 64 Louisiana parishes and allows searches by party name, case number, or date range. Civil and criminal filings, land conveyances, and other documents indexed by the clerk are accessible through this system. Most index searches are free; copies of documents carry a per-page fee.
The ClerkConnect platform offers subscription-based remote access to Iberia Parish court and property records. This is a common tool for attorneys and title companies who need ongoing access without in-person visits. The eClerks LA system is another option that provides access to certain clerk documents online from Iberia Parish and the broader 16th JDC region.
The ClerkConnect system at clerkconnect.com provides subscription-based remote access to Iberia Parish court and property records.
ClerkConnect is particularly useful for attorneys, real estate professionals, and others who regularly need to search Iberia Parish filings from a remote location.
Note: The most recent filings may not appear in online systems immediately. For the most current records, call the clerk's office or visit in person at 300 Iberia Street, New Iberia.
Court Records in Iberia Parish
Court records are among the most frequently requested public records in Iberia Parish. Civil cases include personal injury suits, property disputes, contract claims, divorce and child custody proceedings, and succession matters. Criminal records document felony and misdemeanor charges filed and adjudicated in the 16th Judicial District for Iberia Parish. Each case file holds the original petition or charging document, all subsequent filings, court minutes, and the final judgment or disposition.
These records are public under La. R.S. 44:1 unless sealed by a judge. Juvenile proceedings are restricted under state law and are not available to the general public. Certain protective order cases may also have limited access. Specific exemptions from public disclosure are governed by La. R.S. 44:4, but the default in Louisiana is that court records are open to anyone who asks.
To search Iberia Parish court records, use the LCRAA portal at laclerksportal.org, call (337) 365-7282, or visit 300 Iberia Street, New Iberia, LA 70560 during business hours. Have party names, case numbers, and filing date ranges ready when you search.
Land and Property Public Records
All real estate transactions in Iberia Parish must be recorded with the clerk of court to be legally binding. Conveyance records document ownership transfers for every parcel of land in the parish. Mortgage records track liens and encumbrances. Both are public records and can be searched by anyone with a legitimate need.
Title searches in Iberia Parish start at the clerk's office at 300 Iberia Street. Searches run by grantor or grantee name. Online searches of land records are available through the LCRAA portal and through ClerkConnect for subscribers. For older records that may not be fully indexed online, an in-person visit to the New Iberia courthouse is often the most reliable approach.
Note: Property assessment and tax records are maintained by the Iberia Parish Assessor's Office, not the clerk of court. Contact the assessor separately if you need assessed value or property tax history information.
Marriage and Vital Records
Marriage licenses for Iberia Parish are issued and recorded by the Clerk of Court at 300 Iberia Street, New Iberia. If a couple applied for or married in Iberia Parish, the license and marriage record are on file at this office. Certified copies can be requested in person or by mail. The clerk's office can confirm whether a license was issued and provide copies as needed.
Birth and death certificates are a state function in Louisiana, handled by the Louisiana Department of Health for recent records. Historical vital records for Iberia Parish, including older birth, death, and marriage documents, are accessible through the Louisiana Secretary of State's archives. The statewide vital records index at sos.la.gov/historicalresources/ provides free online access to older vital records from across Louisiana including Iberia Parish.
The Louisiana vital records index at sos.la.gov/historicalresources/ is a free resource for historical birth, death, and marriage records from Iberia Parish.
Genealogists researching Iberia Parish families often use this index to locate records that predate modern state databases.
Statewide Public Records Resources
State-level resources broaden public records access beyond the Iberia Parish clerk's office. The Louisiana Secretary of State at sos.la.gov manages business entity filings, election records, notary commissions, and the State Archives. The Louisiana State Archives hold older historical materials that predate modern parish records systems. Business registrations and corporate records are searchable through GeauxBiz.
Louisiana's public records law is grounded in the state constitution under Article XII, Section 3, and in La. R.S. 44:1. All public bodies must respond promptly to records requests. Specific exemptions apply under La. R.S. 44:4, including tax returns, health records, and juvenile-related documents. Outside those narrow categories, any person may inspect and copy records held by Louisiana public bodies, including the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court. The LCRAA portal at laclerksportal.org is the most efficient starting point for parish-level records research.
Nearby Parishes
Iberia Parish is part of the 16th Judicial District alongside St. Martin and St. Mary parishes. Neighboring parishes may hold relevant records for property research, family history, or legal matters that cross parish lines.