Union Parish Public Records Database
Union Parish public records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Farmerville and cover civil court filings, criminal cases, land conveyance and mortgage documents, and marriage licenses for this north Louisiana parish. Louisiana's public records law under La. R.S. 44:1 and the Louisiana Constitution gives any person the right to inspect and copy records held by public bodies, including the Union Parish clerk's office on East Bayou Street.
Union Parish Quick Facts
Union Parish Clerk of Court
The Union Parish Clerk of Court maintains all public records for the parish. The office is at the Union Parish Courthouse, 100 East Bayou Street, Farmerville, LA 71241. The main phone number is (318) 368-3055. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except on legal holidays. Mail requests should go to the same address.
Union Parish has a population of about 22,000. The clerk's office is the central repository for civil and criminal court records, land records, and marriage documents. The 3rd Judicial District covers Union Parish only, which means all district court cases for this parish are filed here. Staff handle a range of record types, and calling ahead before visiting is a good way to confirm what you need and whether it is ready for review.
The clerk's office processes all types of civil filings including family law matters, property disputes, and succession cases. Criminal filings from both the district court and lower courts are also maintained here. For each case, the record typically includes the original filing documents, all subsequent pleadings, court minutes, and the final judgment or disposition.
Note: If you are mailing a records request to the Union Parish clerk's office, include your return address and a description of the records you need, along with payment for estimated copy fees.
Online Access to Union Parish Records
The Louisiana Clerks of Court statewide portal (LCRAA) provides the main online option for searching Union Parish public records without traveling to Farmerville. This free index covers civil filings, criminal records, and land records from the clerk's office. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. Viewing the index is free; downloading or ordering copies may carry a fee.
The LCRAA statewide clerks portal at laclerksportal.org lets you search Union Parish public records alongside those from all 64 Louisiana parishes.
This is the fastest way to check whether a specific filing or property record exists before contacting the clerk's office in Farmerville.
The eClerks LA system provides access to certain online documents from Union Parish and other Louisiana parishes. The ClerkConnect subscription platform is another option for deeper document access. Between these tools, many routine searches can be done without an in-person trip to the courthouse in Farmerville.
Note: Online indexes may not reflect the most recent filings. Records filed in the past few days may not yet appear in online search systems.
Court Records and Civil Filings
All civil and criminal court records for Union Parish are kept by the clerk of court in Farmerville. Civil matters include property disputes, contract claims, divorce and child custody cases, and succession proceedings. Each case file contains the petition or complaint, all filings and responses, court minutes, and any final judgment. These records are open under La. R.S. 44:1.
Criminal records in Union Parish cover felony and misdemeanor charges brought in the 3rd Judicial District. Anyone can request case records unless a judge has sealed the file. Exemptions under La. R.S. 44:4 cover juvenile records and certain other categories, but these are specific exceptions to the general rule of public access.
To search court records, use the LCRAA portal, call the clerk at (318) 368-3055, or visit 100 East Bayou Street during business hours. Bringing party names and approximate dates helps staff locate records more quickly.
Property and Land Records in Union Parish
Real estate transfers in Union Parish must be recorded with the clerk of court to be legally effective. The conveyance index tracks title history for every parcel in the parish. Mortgage records show liens and encumbrances. Both are public and searchable either in person or through the LCRAA online portal.
Union Parish has a mix of rural, timber, and residential properties. Whether you are doing a title search on a farm parcel, researching mineral rights, or tracing ownership of a town lot in Farmerville, the conveyance and mortgage indexes at the clerk's office are the right starting point. Searches can be done by owner name or grantee name.
Certified copies of property documents are $1 per page plus a certification fee. For records that are not available online, contact the clerk's office at (318) 368-3055 to ask about in-person or mail-based options for obtaining copies.
Marriage and Vital Records
The Union Parish Clerk of Court issues and records marriage licenses for the parish. If a marriage took place in Union Parish, the license and recorded certificate are on file at the Farmerville courthouse. Copies are available in person or by mail request.
The Louisiana Secretary of State's historical archives at sos.la.gov/historicalresources/ provide access to older vital records from Union Parish and across Louisiana.
This is a useful resource for genealogical research involving Union Parish families, particularly for records predating modern state health department files.
Birth and death certificates for recent events are held by the Louisiana Department of Health. The department issues certified copies. Historical vital records, including older birth, death, and marriage documents, are accessible through the Louisiana Secretary of State's archives. Note: certified copies of recent birth or death records must come from the Louisiana Department of Health, not the parish clerk.
Statewide Public Records Resources
Several Louisiana agencies maintain records that may be useful beyond what is available from the Union Parish clerk. The Louisiana Secretary of State handles business filings, elections, and archives at sos.la.gov. Business registrations are searchable at GeauxBiz. For a statewide criminal history report, La. R.S. 15:588 authorizes the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information to release background check information through the Louisiana State Police.
Louisiana's open records law is grounded in both statute and the state constitution. La. R.S. 44:1 defines public records broadly and requires agencies to respond promptly to requests. Exemptions are listed in La. R.S. 44:4. Louisiana Constitution Article XII, Section 3 gives every person a constitutional right of access to public records. These rules apply to the Union Parish clerk's office in Farmerville just as they do to any other public body in the state.
Nearby Parishes
Union Parish borders several north Louisiana parishes, each maintaining its own Clerk of Court and public records system.