Concordia Parish Court Records Search
Concordia Parish court records are held by the Clerk of Court in Vidalia, Louisiana. The office maintains marriage, land, probate, and court records going back to the mid-1800s, making it one of the more historically deep archives in the state. You can search Concordia Parish court records online through the eClerks LA portal, or contact the clerk's office directly to request copies by mail or visit in person during business hours.
Concordia Parish Quick Facts
Concordia Parish Clerk of Court
John F. "Andy" Anders, Jr. serves as the Clerk of Court for Concordia Parish. The office is located at 4001 Carter Street, Suite 5 in Vidalia, Louisiana 71373. Mail can be sent to P.O. Box 790, Vidalia, LA 71373. The main office phone number is (318) 336-4204. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Concordia Parish Clerk of Court is part of the 7th Judicial District. The clerk's office manages all official court filings and is the custodian of land records, probate records, and marriage licenses for the parish. It also handles UCC filings and other documents required to be recorded under Louisiana law. The office is a key stop for attorneys, title researchers, and members of the public who need to access official Concordia Parish court records.
| Address | 4001 Carter St., Suite 5, Vidalia, LA 71373 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 790, Vidalia, LA 71373 |
| Phone | (318) 336-4204 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Portal | eClerks LA |
For online access to Concordia Parish court records, use the eClerks LA portal at eclerksla.com. The portal provides remote search access to court and land record indexes for the parish.
The screenshot below shows the eClerks LA portal, the main online search tool for accessing Concordia Parish court records remotely.
The eClerks LA portal provides online access to Concordia Parish court records including land records, civil cases, and marriage indexes through a searchable database interface.
How to Search Concordia Parish Court Records
Concordia Parish court records can be searched online through eClerks LA or in person at the clerk's office in Vidalia. The online portal is the faster option for basic index searches. An in-person visit is better when you need to view original documents or request certified copies on the spot.
To search online, go to eclerksla.com and select Concordia Parish. You can search by name, case number, or land record type. The Louisiana Clerks of Court Remote Access Association (LCRAA) grants free remote access to property records dating back to 1973 for participating parishes, and Concordia is among them. This means you can view land record images for free going back to 1973. Court case index results and older record images may require a paid account for full access.
For in-person searches, visit 4001 Carter Street, Suite 5 in Vidalia during business hours. Staff can pull case files and assist with name searches by hand for older records not yet in the online index. Copy fees apply to documents you take with you.
Note: Call (318) 336-4204 ahead of your visit if you need records from before 1850, as some older records may be held in a different format or location due to past courthouse disasters.
Types of Court Records in Concordia Parish
Concordia Parish court records cover a wide range of document types. Marriage records at the clerk's office date from 1840, making them among the oldest surviving records in the parish. Land records (conveyances and mortgages) date from 1850. Probate records also date from 1850. General court records, including civil and criminal case files, date from 1850 as well.
It is worth knowing that a tornado destroyed the Concordia Parish courthouse around 1843, wiping out most records from before that date. A second disaster struck in 1927 when the courthouse was destroyed by flood. Because of these two events, records before 1840 for marriage and before 1850 for other categories are largely gone. What survives from those early periods is what the clerk's office currently holds.
Modern Concordia Parish court records include civil case files from the 7th Judicial District Court, criminal case files, land records (conveyances, mortgages, and related documents), probate records, and marriage licenses. Under La. R.S. 44:1, all of these fall within the definition of public records and are available for public inspection, with narrow exceptions for sealed or otherwise protected files.
Online Access to Concordia Parish Court Records
The eClerks LA portal at eclerksla.com is the main online resource for Concordia Parish court records. Through the Louisiana Clerks of Court Remote Access Association (LCRAA), property records going back to 1973 are available for free remote viewing. This is a significant benefit compared to parishes that charge for all online image access. You do not need a subscription to view those land records.
For court case indexes and records outside the free LCRAA property records, access levels may vary. Basic name searches typically show index results for free. Document images for cases filed in the 7th Judicial District Court may require account registration or a paid subscription depending on the access tier. Contact the clerk's office to learn which record types fall under free versus paid access before starting a search.
Under La. R.S. 44:31, any person can inspect and copy public records. The eClerks LA portal is one mechanism through which Concordia Parish fulfills this obligation. In-person access at the Vidalia courthouse is the other. Both are legally valid ways to exercise your right to access public records.
Court Record Fees in Concordia Parish
Standard copy fees apply to Concordia Parish court records. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Conformed copies (copies that note the date they were made) cost $5.00 per document plus the per-page copy fee. Certified copies carry an additional $10.00 per document certification fee on top of the copy fee. These fees apply to requests made in person or by mail.
As noted above, property records dating back to 1973 are available for free through the LCRAA remote access program. This means you can view and download land record images going back over 50 years at no cost through the eClerks LA portal. For other record types that fall outside the free LCRAA access, fees apply per the schedule above.
Under La. R.S. 44:32, custodians of public records may charge the actual cost of providing access. The Concordia Parish Clerk of Court operates within this framework. If you plan to submit a mail request, contact the office at (318) 336-4204 first to confirm current fees and the best way to submit payment for your specific request.
Public Records Law and Concordia Parish Court Records
Louisiana's Public Records Act is the legal basis for public access to government records in every parish, including Concordia. Under La. R.S. 44:31, any person has the right to inspect and copy public records held by a government custodian. The Concordia Parish Clerk of Court is the legal custodian of all court records, land records, and vital records filed in the parish. You do not need a specific reason to access most of these files.
If a records request is denied, La. R.S. 44:33.1 requires the custodian to provide the denial in writing along with the specific reason. This protects requestors from arbitrary denials and gives them a formal basis to challenge an improper decision. La. R.S. 13:507 confirms that Louisiana court records are public documents, and this applies fully to Concordia Parish court records filed in the 7th Judicial District.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes neighbor Concordia Parish. Request records from the parish where the case was filed.