Lookup Public Records in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
West Carroll Parish, Louisiana Overview
West Carroll parish is located at the northern portion of Louisiana in the Sportsman’s Paradise region. The Parish is land-locked and is approximately 361 square miles of which only .9 square miles is water. It was named after Charles Carroll, the only Roman Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and the last surviving signer of the document. The Parish was split in two in 1877 caused by major differences in views stemming from the Civil War. It is bordered by Chicot Parish, Arkansas to the north, East Carroll Parish to the east, Richland Parish to the south, and Morehouse Parish to the west. The 2013 census information shows 11,465 people living in West Carroll Parish. There are five zip codes for the Parish, 71237, 71242, 71253, 71263, and 71266.
West Carroll Parish Officials Information
The Parish Clerk in West Carroll Parish serves as the Court Clerk and Register of Deeds as well.
Parish Clerk: Robyn Creech
305 East Main Street, Room 101, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Phone: 318-428-3281
Fax; 318-428-9896
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
The Parish Clerk is responsible for circuit court filings and fees, family court information, vital records, military discharges, personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, assumed names, notary public documents, election results and voter registration. These documents are not available online; however they can be requested directly through the court, during normal business hours. They are not considered public record (with the exception of election results) and must be requested and purchased only by those who are named in them.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for warranties, deeds, liens, leases and mortgages pertaining to real and personal property within the parish. These documents are considered public record and can be requested at any time, directly from the court. They are not available online.
The Equalization Department is responsible for assessment of all property within the parish.
Equalization Department
305 East Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Phone: 318-428-2371
Fax: 318-428-4699
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
The Equalization Department is responsible for assessment and tax rolls, property lines, descriptions and owners, GIS maps, aerial images and surveys. These documents are considered public record and can be requested at any time, by the general public. They are available directly through the office; however these documents are not available through the online system.
West Carroll Parish Court Records Information
Court records are not available through the online system; however you can request any documents directly from the office, during normal business hours. These records are generally considered public record once the case has been completed and documents have been filed.
West Carroll, LA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 11,343 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 3,594 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 29 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 53 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 992 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 51 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 479 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 25 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 516 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 42 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 981 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 101 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 33 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 68 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 43 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 243 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 128 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 132 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 36 |
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 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,620 |
West Carroll County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in West Carroll 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: | West Carroll Parish Marriage License |
Location: | 305 East Main Street, Oak Grove, Louisiana, 71263 |
Phone: | 318-428-3281 |