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Genealogy and Local History Research - Archives Department
Genealogy and local history information can be researched in the Archives Department of the
Clerk of Court's Office. The Archives are located in the St. Tammany Parish
Justice Center, Basement Level, 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington,
Louisiana.
In this department you can
find the following:
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marriage licenses |
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civil suits |
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successions |
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criminal records |
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cemetery records |
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original records from the State Land Office |
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charters |
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partnerships |
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oaths |
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bonds |
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citizenship and naturalization |
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notaries' papers |
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Justice of the Peace court hearings by ward |
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Most of these document series date back to 1810.
These archival records provide information essential for researching the history of St. Tammany Parish
and its citizens. Genealogists can obtain data such as names, addresses, occupations, marital
and family status, citizenship, and property holdings of their ancestors. For those who
cannot visit our Archives Department, you may obtain copies of our records via
mail.
Fee Schedule:
We charge $.50 per page to copy a document, and an
additional charge of $3.00 per document should you
want it certified.
General Operating Hours/Telephone
Number:
Our Archives Department is open from 8:30 A.M. to
4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. The telephone number is (985)
809-8746.
Records prior to 1810:
For genealogy
information prior to 1810, please visit the Secretary of State Website
at: Louisiana
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