Tangipahoa Parish, LA Public Records
Tangipahoa Parish has an estimated population of 139,823 (2024) across 791 square miles of land. In Louisiana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Clerk of Court in each parish. Court cases are handled by the Louisiana Supreme Court; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Tangipahoa Parish.
📍 Tangipahoa Parish at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 139,823 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 791 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | HammondPopulation 23,426 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
These are the main offices to visit in person in Tangipahoa Parish: the Clerk of Court for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court
| Address | 110 N. Bay St., Ste. 100, Amite, LA 70422 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (985) 748-4146 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | District court case records (civil, criminal, family) for the parish; the Clerk of Court is also the parish recorder of conveyances and mortgages (deeds) and issues marriage licenses |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | sos.la.gov/…/clerk-of-court-and-registrar-of-voters-l ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
Criminal case records for Tangipahoa Parish are kept by the court that heard each case. In Louisiana, felony cases are tried in District Court (in Orleans Parish, Criminal District Court); misdemeanors may also be heard by parish, city and mayor's courts. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: lasc.org ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Tangipahoa Parish
| State court system | Louisiana Supreme Court |
🔍 Background Check in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
A people search for Tangipahoa Parish pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Tangipahoa Parish are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Tangipahoa Parish
| Sex offender registry | National Sex Offender Public Website (U.S. Department of Justice), which searches the Louisiana registry Source: nsopw.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Louisiana Supreme Court |
📋 Arrest Records in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
Arrest and booking records for Tangipahoa Parish are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the parish sheriff's office or the Louisiana State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Tangipahoa Parish
| State court system | Louisiana Supreme Court |
🏛️ Court Records in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
Court records for Tangipahoa Parish include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Tangipahoa Parish, with addresses from the official Louisiana Supreme Court directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Tangipahoa Parish
| State court system | Louisiana Supreme Court |
🏠 Property Records in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
In Louisiana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Clerk of Court in each parish. Property tax assessments are kept by the Parish Assessor.
🏠 Where to get property records for Tangipahoa Parish
| Land records | In Louisiana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Clerk of Court in each parish. |
📜 Vital Records in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
Certified birth and death certificates for Louisiana are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Louisiana Department of Health – Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Tangipahoa Parish
| State vital records office | Louisiana Department of Health – Vital Records Source: ldh.la.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
The official sex offender registry for Tangipahoa Parish is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Tangipahoa Parish
| Official registry | National Sex Offender Public Website (U.S. Department of Justice), which searches the Louisiana registry Source: nsopw.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
Divorce cases in Louisiana are heard by the District Court in each parish. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Louisiana Department of Health – Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Tangipahoa Parish
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Louisiana are heard by the District Court in each parish. |
| State vital records office | Louisiana Department of Health – Vital Records Source: ldh.la.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Louisiana Supreme Court |
Largest Communities in Tangipahoa Parish
Hammond (23,426), Ponchatoula (7,735), Amite City (4,086), Kentwood (2,195), Independence (1,653), Roseland (892), Tickfaw (685), Tangipahoa (450) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.