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Public Records in Louisiana

Louisiana public records are governed by the Louisiana Public Records Law, which gives residents and the public the right to access government documents and records. From property ownership and court records to business filings and vital statistics, Louisiana maintains extensive public databases across its 64 parishes. Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties, and parish clerks of court maintain land records, civil filings, and criminal records — Orleans Parish operates its own separate system. Whether you're conducting a background check, researching property history, or verifying business information, the resources below provide direct access to official Louisiana public records.

What you can find
  • Property and real estate records
  • Court records (civil, criminal, and probate)
  • Business filings and corporate registrations
  • Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce)
  • UCC liens and secured filings
  • Professional licenses and notary commissions
How to access Louisiana public records

Most Louisiana public records can be accessed online through state agency portals like the Louisiana State Archives and the Louisiana Vital Records Registry, or through individual county clerk websites. For records not published online, agencies accept written requests under the Louisiana Public Records Law — usually by mail or email — and must respond within the statutory deadline. Certified copies of vital records and court documents typically require a small fee and proof of identity.

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Business Entity Lookup
Louisiana GeauxBiz Search

Find Louisiana business entities registered with the Secretary of State. Returns status, registered agent, and officer or member information.

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Using the Louisiana business entity portal

Louisiana's commercial search (geauxBIZ) returns entity status, registered agent, officer/member information, annual report status, and filing documents. A notable quirk: Louisiana is a civil-law state, and its business records and terminology differ from common-law states. Detailed certified documents may carry a fee.

Pro tip
Use the 'Detailed Record' view to see the full officer and amendment history — Louisiana's summary view omits useful filing detail that the detailed record includes.
Common use cases

Verifying a vendor before signing a contract · Confirming good standing before funding a deal · Checking the registered agent before serving legal notice

What you can find
  • Entity status
  • Registered agent details
  • Officer and member information
  • Annual report status
  • Formation documents
Pro tip
Search by exact legal name first. If nothing returns, try a partial name or the registered agent — many portals normalize punctuation differently than what's filed.
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