Lookup Public Records in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana Overview
Morehouse Parish is located in the northeastern portion of Louisiana in the Sportsman’s Paradise region. The Parish is land-locked and is 806 square miles in size, 11 square miles of which is water. It is named after Abraham Morehouse, a former Colonel in the United States Armed Forces. It is bordered by Union Parish, Arkansas to the northwest, Ashley Parish, Arkansas to the north, Chicot Parish, Arkansas to the northeast, West Carroll Parish to the east, Richland Parish to the southeast, Ouachita Parish to the southwest, and Union Parish to the west. As of the 2013 Census estimate there were 27,057 residents in Morehouse Parish. There are seven ZIP codes in Morehouse Parish, 71220, 71221, 71223, 71229, 71250, 71261, and 71264.
Morehouse Parish Officials Information
The Parish Clerk in Morehouse Parish serves as the Court Clerk and Register of Deeds as well.
Parish Clerk: Carol Jones
100 East Madison Street, Bastrop, LA 71220
Phone: 318-281-3343
Fax: 318-281-3775
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
The Clerk of the Parish is responsible for personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, circuit court filings and fees and family court information. They are also responsible for election results, voter registration, notary public documents and assumed names as well as vital records and military discharges. These documents are not considered public record, however they can be requested by the person that they are about.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for all documentation related to property within the county, which includes warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, liens and leases as well as mortgages. These documents are considered public record and can be requested in person from the office. Documents are not available online from this parish, at this time.
The equalization department is responsible for all taxable valuations related to any properties within the parish.
Equalization Department
106 East Jefferson Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220
Phone: 318-281-1802
Fax: 318-281-8601
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
Through the assessment office you can find documents related to property value which include property lines and owners, property descriptions, assessment and tax rolls, GIS maps, aerial images and surveys. These documents are considered public record and are available via request. Some information related to real estate and property is available online, however most information must be requested directly from the office, during normal business hours.
Morehouse Parish Court Records Information
Morehouse, LA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 28,848 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,953 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 17 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 54 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 3 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 17 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 145 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,889 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 75 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,054 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 38 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 863 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 9 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,458 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 149 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 108 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 71 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 294 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 289 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 617 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 70 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 7 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 42 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 16,477 |
Morehouse County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Morehouse 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: | Morehouse Parish Marriage License |
Location: | 100 West Madison Avenue, Bastrop, Louisiana, 71220 |
Phone: | 318-281-3343 |