Lookup Public Records in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Overview
Claiborne Parish is located in the northwestern portion of Louisiana in the Sportsman’s Paradise region. It is a land-locked parish with 767 square miles of land of which 13 square miles are water. Claiborne Parish is named after William C.C. Claiborne, the first Governor of Louisiana. Claiborne Parish is bordered by Columbia Parish, Arkansas to the northwest, Union Parish, Arkansas to the northeast, Union Parish to the east, Lincoln Parish to the southeast, Bienville Parish to the south, and Webster Parish to the west. The population of Claiborne Parish as of the 2013 Census estimates was 16,650. There are five ZIP codes for Claiborne Parish, 71003, 71038, 71040, 71048, and 71079.
Claiborne Parish Officials Information
The Parish Clerk in Claiborne Parish serves as the Court Clerk and Register of Deeds as well.
Parish Clerk: Brian M. Flynn
512 East Main Street, Homer, LA 71040
Phone: 318-927-9601
Fax: 318-927-2345
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
The Parish Clerk is responsible for personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, voter registration, election results, vital records, military discharges, circuit court filings, notary public documents and family court information. These records (with the exception of election results) are not considered public record and therefore can only be requested by those that they are about. Marriage records are available online, for a daily, monthly or yearly rate. Additional charges are added for printing. Other documents can be requested directly through the office.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for records pertaining to property, which include warranties, deeds, liens, leases and mortgages. All of these documents are considered public record; however most of them must be requested directly from the court. Conveyances and mortgages are an exception and can be accessed at the same rates as marriage records (and criminal records).
The Equalization Department is responsible for all information related to taxable valuations.
Equalization Department
508 East Main Street, Homer, LA 71040
Phone: 318-927-2222
Fax: 318-927-2727
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
The Equalization Department is responsible for assessment and tax rolls, property ownership and lines as well as descriptions, GIS maps and aerial images. These documents are considered public record and can be requested and purchased by anyone who wants them. These documents are not available online and must be requested directly from the office.
Claiborne Parish Court Records Information
Court records for Claiborne Parish are generally considered public record and can be requested by anyone who would like a copy. These documents must be completely recorded prior to request and incur a fee for research and printing. Documents related to criminal cases are available on the website; however other documents must be requested directly, during normal business hours.
Claiborne, LA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 15,800 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,693 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 19 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 6 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 43 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 110 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 784 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 11 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 365 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 616 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 6 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,235 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 204 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 7 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 199 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 8 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 60 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 387 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 138 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 77 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 79 |
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 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 46 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 8,639 |
Claiborne County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Claiborne 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: | Claiborne Parish Marriage License |
Location: | 512 East Main Street, Homer, Louisiana, 71040 |
Phone: | 318-927-9601 |