| Clerk of Court | Livingston Parish Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Livingston Parish Clerk of Court, 20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754 (mail: P.O. Box 1150, Livingston, LA 70754); satellite office at 145 Del Orleans Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite E, Denham Springs, LA 70726 |
| Phone | (225) 686-2216 (toll-free (877) 854-1579) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 per page (statutory maximum for district-court clerks under R.S. 13:841; a clerk may charge less) |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 certification fee per copy under R.S. 13:841, on top of the $1.00 per-page copy charge; several parish clerks (for example Livingston and Tangipahoa) post $10.00, so check the parish schedule |
Livingston Parish, the fast-growing suburban parish east of Baton Rouge, belongs to the 21st Judicial District Court, which it shares with Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes. Each parish keeps its own records, so a Livingston divorce, succession (probate), civil suit, or felony is held by the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court at the parish government complex on Government Boulevard in the town of Livingston, with a satellite office in Denham Springs for the parish's most populous corner. The same office records mortgages, conveyances, and marriage licenses.
Online access is split by record type. The clerk's own Public Records Search portal (hosted by COTT Systems) covers land records — conveyances, mortgages, plats, charters, marriages, recorded wills, and miscellaneous instruments — on a $20 day, $50 month, or $300 year subscription with $1.00 per printed page. Civil suits, domestic cases, non-support, civil protective orders, and successions are handled separately through the multi-parish Clerk Connect platform. The Criminal Department runs criminal background searches in person and handles felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic citations outside municipal court boundaries.
Two things trip people up here. First, the clerk's fee schedule sets certified copies at $10.00 each, higher than the $5.00 certification fee many parishes charge, so budget accordingly. Second, tickets and misdemeanors written inside Denham Springs go to the City Court of Denham Springs on North Range Avenue, which has its own clerk, online payment site, and warrant lookup and is not part of the parish clerk's records.
Search Livingston Parish court records online
Clerk of Court
Livingston Parish Clerk of Court
- Cost
- Copies $1.00 per page; certified copies $10.00 each; conformed copies $5.00 each
- Coverage
- Civil suits, domestic and non-support cases, civil protective orders, successions, felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic citations outside municipal courts for Livingston Parish in the 21st Judicial District Court
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Civil case records are searched online through Clerk Connect; land records through the clerk's Public Records Search portal (below). The Criminal Department conducts criminal background searches. Juvenile delinquency records are confidential and require a court order.
Other courts
Livingston Parish Clerk of Court — Public Records Search (land records)
- Cost
- $20 for 24 hours; $50 per month; $300 per year; $1.00 per page to print scanned images
- Coverage
- Land and plats, charters, conveyances, marriages, mortgages, recorded wills, and miscellaneous recorded instruments for Livingston Parish
Registration requires accepting the terms of service and paying the subscription before access. This portal does not include civil court cases, which are on Clerk Connect. In September 2026 the clerk's home page noted the COTT system had been restored internally while external viewing was still being restored, so check the home page for current status.
Other courts
City Court of Denham Springs (Ward 2/7)
- Coverage
- Traffic citations, misdemeanors, and civil matters arising in Denham Springs (Ward 2/7 of Livingston Parish)
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
116 North Range Avenue, Denham Springs, LA 70726; (225) 665-5505; Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closed noon–1:00 p.m. Offers online citation payment, an outstanding-warrant check, and civil return-of-service lookup. Not part of the parish clerk of court's records.
What is available online
The clerk's Public Records Search portal covers recorded land instruments only — conveyances, mortgages, plats, marriages, wills, and similar — not court cases. Civil suits, domestic matters, non-support, protective orders, and successions are accessed through Clerk Connect. Criminal records are searched by the Criminal Department; the clerk's website does not advertise a remote criminal case search. Denham Springs City Court tickets and cases are on that court's own systems.
Which clerk has your record
In Louisiana, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Louisiana page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other domestic matters; Civil suits above the district court's minimum amount in dispute | Clerk of Court of the parish (in Orleans Parish, the Clerk of Civil District Court for civil/family/probate and the Clerk of Criminal District Court for criminal cases) |
| Family and Juvenile Courts | Divorce, custody, and child support (where a standalone family court exists); Juvenile delinquency and child-in-need-of-care cases | Clerk of the Family or Juvenile Court, or the parish clerk of court where no separate court exists |
| City Courts and Parish Courts | Civil suits up to the court's jurisdictional limit (commonly $35,000–$50,000); Misdemeanors and municipal ordinance violations within city limits; Small claims and traffic tickets | Clerk of the individual city or parish court |
| Justice of the Peace and Mayor's Courts | Small claims and minor civil disputes outside city limits; Municipal ordinance violations in towns without a city court | Justice of the peace or mayor's-court clerk for that ward or municipality |
Request records in person or by mail
Livingston Parish clerk offices
Livingston Parish Clerk of Court, 20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754 (mail: P.O. Box 1150, Livingston, LA 70754); satellite office at 145 Del Orleans Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite E, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone: (225) 686-2216 (toll-free (877) 854-1579)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
In person. Visit the main office at 20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or the Denham Springs satellite office at 145 Del Orleans Avenue (call ahead to confirm which services the satellite handles). Bring the case number or the party names and approximate year. Copies are $1.00 per page, certified copies $10.00 each, and conformed copies $5.00 each. The Criminal Department performs criminal background searches at the counter.
By mail. Write to P.O. Box 1150, Livingston, LA 70754, with the case number or party names and year, the documents needed, whether certification is required, and payment or a request for a fee quote. Call (225) 686-2216 first to confirm the total, including postage.
Online. Civil, domestic, and succession case records are available through Clerk Connect; land records through the clerk's Public Records Search portal at $20 per day, $50 per month, or $300 per year plus $1.00 per printed page. Attorneys and self-represented filers can also e-file civil and criminal documents through links on the clerk's website.
Municipal cases. Traffic citations and misdemeanors within Denham Springs city limits are handled by the City Court of Denham Springs, 116 North Range Avenue; other municipalities in the parish may have a mayor's court. Contact those courts directly.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 per page (statutory maximum for district-court clerks under R.S. 13:841; a clerk may charge less) |
| Certified copy | $5.00 certification fee per copy under R.S. 13:841, on top of the $1.00 per-page copy charge; several parish clerks (for example Livingston and Tangipahoa) post $10.00, so check the parish schedule |
R.S. 13:841 sets the ceiling for district-court clerk fees in civil matters — copies $1.00 per page, certification of a copy $5.00, conformed copies $3.00 — and says each clerk's fee "may be less than, but shall not exceed" those amounts. In practice most parish clerks charge the full $1.00 per page; the certification fee varies from $5.00 to $10.00 by parish, and criminal-side copy fees are set separately. Many clerks also charge for a ClerkConnect or eSearch subscription to view records remotely. Confirm the current fee with the specific parish clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Louisiana's Public Records Law (Revised Statutes Title 44) presumes public records — including most court filings — are open, and R.S. 44:31 gives any adult the right to inspect, copy, or reproduce a public record unless a specific law says otherwise. Several categories are removed from public view:
The Louisiana guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Are Livingston Parish court records online?
Civil suits, domestic cases, protective orders, and successions are available through the Clerk Connect platform. The clerk's own Public Records Search portal covers land records only. Criminal case searches are done through the clerk's Criminal Department rather than a public website.
How much is a certified copy from the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court?
$10.00 per certified copy, plus $1.00 per page for the copy itself. Conformed copies are $5.00 each. These figures come from the clerk's posted fee schedule; confirm before mailing payment.
Which judicial district covers Livingston Parish?
The 21st Judicial District Court, shared with Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes. Each parish's clerk of court keeps its own records, so a case filed in Livingston is held by the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court regardless of which judge heard it.
Where do I find a Denham Springs traffic ticket?
At the City Court of Denham Springs, 116 North Range Avenue, (225) 665-5505, which handles tickets and misdemeanors inside the city and offers online payment and a warrant check. Tickets from unincorporated areas of the parish go through the parish clerk of court's Criminal Department.
Sources
- Livingston Parish Clerk of Court — https://www.livclerk.org/
- Livingston Parish Clerk of Court — Office Hours and Holidays — https://www.livclerk.org/about/hours/
- Livingston Parish Clerk of Court — Locations — https://www.livclerk.org/about/locations/
- Livingston Parish Clerk of Court — Fees — https://www.livclerk.org/fees/
- Livingston Parish Clerk of Court — Criminal Department — https://www.livclerk.org/criminal/
- Livingston Parish Clerk of Court — Public Records Search — https://cotthosting.com/LALPCOCExternal/User/Login.aspx
- City Court of Denham Springs — https://dsclerkofcourt.org/
- Louisiana Supreme Court — Judicial Branch overview — https://www.lasc.org/
- Louisiana Supreme Court Case Search — https://www.lasc.org/Search
- Louisiana State Police — Bureau of Criminal Identification & Information — https://lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/bcii/fingerprints-and-background-checks/
- eClerks LA — Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority — https://www.eclerksla.com/about/statewideportal
- re:SearchLA — https://researchla.tylerhost.net/CourtRecordsSearch/Home
- Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 971 — Expungement, legislative findings — https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=919662
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 44:31 — Right to examine records — https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=99688
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:841 — Enumeration of fees in civil matters — https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=78097
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana — https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Louisiana counties.