Lookup Public Records in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Overview
Avoyelles Parish is located in the central portion of Louisiana in the Crossroads region. Avoyelles Parish is landlocked with 866 square miles of area with 33 square miles being water. It is named after the native tribe Avoyel that inhabited an area near the Red River. The Avoyelles Parish is bordered by La Salle and Catahoula Parish to the north, Concordia Parish to the northeast, West Feliciana parish to the east, Pointe Coupee Parish to the southeast, St. Landry Parish to the south, Evangeline Parish to the southwest, and Rapides Parish to the west. The 2013 Census estimate put 41,299 people in the parish. Avoyelles Parish has 14 ZIP codes, 71320, 71322, 71323, 71327, 71329, 71313, 71333, 71339, 71341, 71350, 71351, 71355, 71362, and 71369.
Avoyelles Parish Officials Information
The Parish Clerk in Avoyelles Parish serves as the Court Clerk and Register of Deeds as well.
Parish Clerk: Connie B. Couvillon
301 North Main Street, Marksville, LA 71351
Phone: 318-253-7523
Fax: 318-253-7578
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
The Parish Clerk is responsible for personal protection orders as well as concealed weapons permits, circuit and family court filings, vital records, assumed names, military discharges, voter registration, notary public documents, election results and more. All of these documents are available directly from the office with many also available to search online through the portal. The rate is $25 for a day pass or $75 for a monthly one.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for all property related documents and information, including warranty and other deeds, liens, leases, mortgages and property records. This information is considered public record and is available for purchase directly from the office or through the online portal by anyone who would like it.
The Equalization Department is responsible for taxable valuations related to any and all property within the parish.
Equalization Department
312 North Main Street, Marksville, LA 71351
Phone: 318-253-4507
Fax: 318-253-8828
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
Property searches and maps can be found on the website for the assessor, as well as a number of forms. These documents are considered public record and can be requested by anyone. There is a fee involved in getting any of these documents. Requests can be made directly in the office of the assessor as well.
Avoyelles Parish Court Records Information
Civil court records are available through an index however images are not available. Criminal records are not available in any form through the website. All other information can be requested directly from the office as most court records are considered public record once they have been fully completed and recorded.
Avoyelles, LA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 46,135 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,640 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 66 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 13 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 12 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 17 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 162 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,142 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 63 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 13,267 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 1,385 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,071 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 104 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 16 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,673 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,607 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 24 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 2 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 27 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 227 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 418 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 126 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 101 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 17 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 53 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 16,481 |
Avoyelles County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Avoyelles County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
State Law: | Husband and Wife – Civil Code Title IV and Matrimonial Regimes – Civil Code Title VI |
All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
Office: | Avoyelles Parish Marriage License |
Location: | 301 South Main Street, Marksville, Louisiana, 71351 |
Phone: | 318-253-7523 |