Hammond Louisiana Civil Court Records

Hammond civil court records are filed through the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court and handled by the 21st Judicial District Court. The clerk maintains a Hammond office on NW Railroad Avenue for local access, in addition to the main office in Amite. You can search Hammond civil records online through the Civil eSearch portal at tangiclerk.org, use the free eClerks LA index, or visit the Hammond or Amite office in person. The Hammond City Court also handles certain civil matters under $20,000.

Which Court Handles Hammond Civil Cases

Hammond is a city in Tangipahoa Parish and the largest city in the parish. Civil cases involving Hammond residents or Hammond property are filed with the 21st Judicial District Court. The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court is the official keeper of those records. The main clerk's office is in Amite, but the Hammond branch office on NW Railroad Avenue handles most civil services for Hammond residents without requiring a trip to Amite.

The Hammond City Court handles civil disputes up to $20,000 in value. For larger civil cases and most standard litigation, the 21st Judicial District Court is the proper forum. As the clerk's office describes it, "The Hammond office can perform most of the same duties as our Amite office such as, marriage licenses, passports, recordings, land searches, and the acceptance of civil documents." That gives Hammond residents a full-service clerk's office in their own city.

One important note about the Hammond office: it cannot receive mail or packages. All mail must go to the Amite main office at P.O. Box 667, Amite, LA 70422. The Hammond office also closes from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Plan your visit before noon or after 1:00 PM to avoid the midday closure. The Amite office does not have this lunch break.

As the clerk's office notes, Gary T. Stanga serves as Clerk of Court and "is elected to a four-year term. He is ex-officio notary public, parish recorder of mortgage and conveyances and the Chief Elections Officer of the parish." The Hammond office handles the full range of civil record services for this part of Tangipahoa Parish.

Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court

Gary T. Stanga serves as the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court. The Hammond office at 318-A NW Railroad Avenue is the local branch for civil filings and record searches. All mail goes to the Amite main office. The Hammond office is closed from noon to 1:00 PM daily and cannot receive packages. For attorneys: effective January 1, 2026, fax and mail-in filings by attorneys are no longer accepted in Tangipahoa Parish under Act No. 352. Attorneys must use e-filing or in-person delivery. Non-attorneys can still use mail-in filings through the Amite office.

One important note about original documents: "Unlike most other states, original documents sent to the Clerk of the District Court and Ex-Officio Recorder are NOT returned to the sender. Section 2742 of the Louisiana Civil Code provides that documents deposited with the recorder become part of the parish archives." Do not submit original documents if you need them back.

How to Search Hammond Civil Court Records

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk offers online civil record searches through Civil eSearch at tangiclerk.org/E-Services/Civil-Record-eSearch. Civil suits go back to 1974 in the system, with document images available from 1989 forward. Subscription options are $20 for 24 hours, $40 for 30 days, or $300 for a full year. This is a cost-effective tool if you need to search multiple cases or want regular access to Hammond civil records.

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court website at tangiclerk.org provides access to Hammond civil court records and online search portals.

The Civil eSearch portal at tangiclerk.org provides subscription access to Hammond civil court records in Tangipahoa Parish.

Criminal eSearch is also available through the same pricing structure. Public computers are available at the Criminal Department for free in-person searches if you prefer not to purchase a subscription. Marriage Licenses eSearch provides guest access to record indexes without images. "Users of the Marriage Licenses eSearch portal can have free access to marriage records if they sign in to the portal as guests. However, they can only access indexes without images." Full image access requires a subscription for marriage records.

eClerks LA at eclerksla.com provides free index searches for all 64 Louisiana parishes, including Tangipahoa. No subscription needed for basic index results. Use it to find case numbers or party names before pulling up full records through Civil eSearch or in person.

In-person searches are available at the Hammond office (318-A NW Railroad Avenue) Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except for the 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM lunch break. Under the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. 44:1-41, inspection of civil records is free. Copies cost $1 per page, certified copies are $10 per document, and a staff civil search runs $10. Criminal searches cost $20 per name. Marriage certificate copies are $3, certified copies are $5 and pleadings cost $1 per page.

Civil Court Records in Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish

The 21st Judicial District Court handles all civil matters for Tangipahoa Parish, including cases that involve Hammond residents or Hammond property. Civil case types include personal injury suits, contract disputes, property matters, debt collection, mortgage foreclosures, succession filings, and domestic relations cases such as divorce, custody, and child support. The Clerk of Court keeps all the papers from each case: the original petition, all pleadings and motions, court orders, and the final judgment.

Civil case records in Tangipahoa Parish are public records under Louisiana law. Anyone can inspect them at the clerk's office at no charge. You do not need to show any connection to the case or give a reason for your request. The only records that are restricted from public access are sealed files, adoption records, and juvenile court matters.

The Hammond City Court handles civil disputes up to $20,000 in value, which covers a meaningful range of smaller claims. If you are looking for a small civil case that was filed in Hammond City Court rather than the district court, the records for that court are separate from the 21st Judicial District records. Confirm which court handled your case before deciding where to search.

Land records for Hammond and all of Tangipahoa Parish are also held by the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk. Property conveyances, mortgage recordings, and other land instruments are filed with the clerk and are public records. The Hammond office can assist with land searches as well as civil case searches. Note that original documents deposited with the clerk become part of the parish archives and are not returned to the sender under Louisiana Civil Code Section 2742.

Civil suits in Civil eSearch go back to 1974, giving searchers more than 50 years of civil case history online. Document images go back to 1989. For cases filed before 1974, you will need to contact the clerk's office directly for an in-person or mail search. Call the Hammond office at (985) 549-1638 or the Amite office at (985) 748-4146 for guidance on older records.

Nearby Cities

Hammond is in Tangipahoa Parish on the north shore. These nearby qualifying cities also have civil court record pages.