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Notice!

Due to maintenance the Parish Government has scheduled on Saturday, May 4, 2024, e-filing and legacy records search will not be available for most of the day.  When service is restored, a notification will be posted.

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Update: The Clerk of Court offices in the Towers Building in Slidell will reopen on Monday, April 15th at 8:30am. The Clerk of Court offices at the Justice Center in Covington are open as normal. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience.

Civil Processing Disclaimer

Melissa R. Henry, St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, is proud to offer free property fraud alerts.

TRAFFIC TICKET AMNESTY PROGRAM – MAY 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2023 – Read the order for details

Support Enforcement pleadings may NOW be e-Filed.

Announcing Phase 1 of our NEW Case Management E-Filing Software

NOTICE TO COUNSEL: All suits filed in the 22nd JDC as a result of Hurricane Ida must follow the procedures outlined in the Hurricane Ida Claims Orders that will be provided to the petitioner at the time of filing and defendant when service is made. Additional Court Costs will be collected as per R.S.13:4165(D) to compensate the Special Master.

Please click here for the Hurricane Ida Claim Orders

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Departments

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court provides many services to the public.
Our most frequently visited departments are listed below:

Archives

The Archives Department preserves and maintains the rich history and genealogy of St. Tammany Parish, dating back to 1810.

Civil

The Civil Department processes and maintains all Civil case records, including Civil and Domestic suits,  Adoptions, Commitments, Successions, and Tutorships.  The Civil Department also processes all Civil & Criminal appeals.

Criminal

The Criminal Department processes and maintains all Criminal case records, including Misdemeanor, Felony, Juvenile, Non-Support and Traffic violations.

Elections

The Clerk of Court is the chief elections officer for St. Tammany Parish and chairs the Board of Election Supervisors.

Land Records

 

The Land Records Department maintains all documents recorded in the Mortgage and Conveyance records of St. Tammany Parish, including Acts of Sale, Mortgages, Property Settlements, Judgments of Possession, and Cancellations.

Passports

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court’s office is an agent for the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, and is able to process New Passport applications, provide Passport photos, and assist with Passport Renewals & Amendments.

Personal Document Services

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court’s office is an agent for the Louisiana Vital Records Registry, and is able to process Marriage License applications, and provide copies of Birth Certificates/ Cards, and Death Certificates.

Recording

The Recording Department is responsible for the recording of all Conveyance, Mortgage, and Miscellaneous documents relating to immovable property in St. Tammany Parish.

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