Union Parish Court Records

Union Parish court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Farmerville and cover all civil, criminal, and land filings for the 3rd Judicial District. The office uses the eClerks LA platform to provide 24/7 online access to case records and document images, and also offers eRecording, eFiling, and an online marriage application, making it one of the more digitally accessible clerks in north Louisiana.

Union Parish Clerk of Court Office

The Union Parish Clerk of Court has been led by Dodi Eubanks since July 1, 2008. The main office is at 100 E. Bayou, Suite 105 in Farmerville and handles most court record requests, civil and criminal filings, land recordings, and marriage licenses. The Civil and Probate division is temporarily operating out of 207 East Bayou Street in Farmerville during an office transition, so if you need to file civil or probate documents specifically, confirm the current location when you call.

The Union Parish clerk's office has put a significant effort into digital services. Through the eClerks LA platform, the office offers online case records with document images, electronic recording of land documents, electronic filing of court papers, and an online marriage application. These services are available around the clock, every day of the year, so you are not limited to business hours for many common tasks. The eClerks system also includes an alert service called eClerks Alert that monitors land record recordings and notifies you of potential fraudulent activity involving your property.

Note: The Civil and Probate division is temporarily at a separate address on East Bayou Street. Confirm the current location at (318) 368-3055 before visiting for probate or civil filings.

Union Parish Court Records Online via eClerks LA

The Union Parish Clerk of Court uses the eClerks LA system to provide online access to court records and land documents. Through this platform, users can search the case index, view document images, eFile court documents, and eRecord land instruments. All of these services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You do not have to wait for courthouse business hours to look up a case or check a land record index.

To use the eClerks system for Union Parish, go to eclerksla.com and select Union Parish from the available jurisdictions. Some records may be viewable without charge while others require a subscription or per-document fee. The platform handles payment electronically, so you can complete the entire request online without mailing a check or visiting the office. This is especially useful for attorneys, title companies, and researchers who need frequent access to Union Parish records from outside the parish.

The eClerks system is the primary online portal for Union Parish court records. Court records and land documents with full images are accessible through the platform at any hour.

eClerks Alert and Property Fraud Monitoring

One of the more useful features offered by the Union Parish Clerk of Court through the eClerks platform is the eClerks Alert service. This tool monitors land record recordings in Union Parish and sends notifications when a document is recorded that affects property associated with your account. The purpose is to help property owners catch potential fraudulent recordings quickly rather than discovering them only when trying to sell or refinance.

Property deed fraud and fraudulent lien filings are real problems across the country, and Louisiana is no exception. A fraudulent deed or mortgage can cloud your title and create serious legal complications if not caught early. The eClerks Alert service gives Union Parish property owners a proactive way to watch for that kind of activity. If you own real property in Union Parish, setting up an alert through the eClerks system is a simple step that can save a lot of trouble down the road.

Note: eClerks Alert monitors recordings in Union Parish only. If you own property in multiple Louisiana parishes, you would need separate alerts set up through the eClerks system for each parish where you hold land.

Civil and Criminal Court Records in Union Parish

Civil court records in Union Parish include cases filed in the 3rd Judicial District involving contract disputes, property matters, family law, and succession proceedings. Divorce, custody, and support cases are all part of the civil docket. Probate and succession filings, which are also civil in nature, are handled by the temporarily relocated civil and probate division at the East Bayou Street address. Call to confirm the current location before submitting probate filings in person.

Criminal records cover felony and misdemeanor cases heard in the 3rd JD within Union Parish. The clerk maintains the official criminal docket, including charging documents, hearing schedules, plea records, and final dispositions. Criminal records are public under La. R.S. 44:1 unless sealed or expunged by court order. Criminal background searches can be requested through the clerk's office for cases filed in the 3rd Judicial District within Union Parish. For statewide history, contact the Louisiana State Police.

Online Marriage Application in Union Parish

Union Parish is one of the few clerk offices in Louisiana that offers an online marriage application through the eClerks LA platform. This means you can begin the marriage license process online before coming to the office. The application collects the basic information the clerk needs to prepare the license, and you can then schedule a time to come in, complete the process, and pay the fee in person or by other accepted methods.

Marriage license records, once issued, become part of the public record held by the clerk's office. If you need a certified copy of a marriage record from Union Parish, the clerk can provide one. The fee for certified copies is set by state law under La. R.S. 44:32. Include your contact information and reason for request when making a written records request for a marriage certificate copy.

How to Get Union Parish Court Records

The easiest way to get Union Parish court records is through the eClerks LA online system at eclerksla.com. Most civil and criminal case records with document images are available there at any hour. For records not available online, visit the main office at 100 E. Bayou, Suite 105 in Farmerville during business hours, or call (318) 368-3055 to ask about a specific record before making the trip.

Written mail requests are accepted and should be sent to the main address on East Bayou. Include the full case name or case number, the type of record you need, your contact information, and a check or money order for any applicable copy fees. The clerk must acknowledge and respond to written requests under La. R.S. 44:33.1 without unreasonable delay. If you want records from the civil or probate division specifically, confirm the current address for that division when you call, as it is temporarily operating at a different location.

The public right to inspect and copy Union Parish court records is established under La. R.S. 44:31, which covers all persons regardless of whether they are a party to the case. Copy fees apply and are set under state statute to ensure consistency across all Louisiana parishes.

Nearby Parishes

Court records must be requested from the parish where the case was filed.