Iberville Parish Civil Court Records
Iberville Parish civil court records are filed and stored at the Clerk of Court office in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The clerk serves as the official custodian of all civil case filings, judgments, and related documents for the parish. You can search Iberville Parish civil court records online through Clerk Connect, access land records through eClerks LA, or visit the Plaquemine courthouse in person during regular business hours to view files and request certified copies.
Iberville Parish Quick Facts
Iberville Parish Clerk of Court
The Iberville Parish Clerk of Court is the official keeper of civil court records for the parish. Clerk Amy Matirne Patin oversees an office that handles civil filings, criminal case records, land records, and other public documents. The office is located at 58050 Meriam Street in Plaquemine and serves residents through the 18th Judicial District Court.
The clerk's office runs on statutory fees, not tax dollars. That is the standard model for all Louisiana clerks. The Iberville clerk's website explains that Clerk Connect "allows the public to search for any name and see the civil, marriage, mortgage and land filings." The system was built starting in 2016 and covers records back about 30 years. An eClerks notification service is also available to alert you when documents are filed in your name — a useful fraud prevention tool.
The Iberville Parish Clerk website at ibervilleclerk.com provides contact details, portal links, and fee schedules. The office also notes that Act 352 of the 2025 Louisiana Legislature affects both civil and criminal pleadings. Contact the office for details on how this change may affect your filings.
The screenshot below shows the Iberville Parish Clerk of Court's online login portal, where you can access civil court records through Clerk Connect.
Access Iberville Parish civil court records online through Clerk Connect at clerkconnect.com/login.
| Clerk of Court | Hon. Amy Matirne Patin |
|---|---|
| Address | 58050 Meriam St. Plaquemine, LA 70764 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 423, Plaquemine, LA 70765 |
| Phone | (225) 687-5160 |
| Fax (Criminal) | (225) 687-5260 |
| Fax (Recording) | (225) 687-3463 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | ibervilleclerk.com |
How to Search Iberville Parish Civil Court Records
You have two main ways to search Iberville Parish civil court records. Online access goes through Clerk Connect at clerkconnect.com/login. The clerk's office states: "For all civil searches, please visit and subscribe to the website below." Land records — conveyances and mortgages — are accessible through eClerks LA. In person, you can visit the Plaquemine courthouse during business hours.
Clerk Connect covers civil, marriage, mortgage, and land filings for Iberville Parish. Louisiana clerks started building this system in 2016 and it has the capability to search back 30 years. You can search by any name and see what cases or filings are on record. For document images, a subscription is required.
eClerks LA, the statewide portal run under La. R.S. 13:754, gives free index access for Iberville Parish and all 64 Louisiana parishes. Use it to check whether a case or land document exists before paying for a subscription. The eClerks notification service is worth setting up if you want alerts whenever a document is filed under your name.
To find a civil case, you need the full name of at least one party, the approximate filing date, or the case number. Staff at the Plaquemine courthouse can help with in-person searches during business hours.
Iberville Parish Civil Court Record Fees
The Iberville Parish Clerk of Court charges set fees for copies and searches. Certified copies of documents cost $5.00 each. A civil search runs $10.00. A criminal search costs $20.00. New suits with one service cost $500.00. Birth certificates are $34.00. Death certificates are $26.00.
For copy fees, the standard rate is $1.00 per page for uncertified copies. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the copy fee. Call the office at (225) 687-5160 to confirm current rates before visiting, as fees can change.
In-person record inspection is always free under the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. § 44:1-41. You only pay when you ask for copies. Mail requests require payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The office processes requests in order.
Civil Court Records in Iberville Parish
The Iberville Parish Clerk of Court handles all civil filings in the 18th Judicial District Court. Civil cases include personal injury suits, contract disputes, property matters, debt collection, successions, and family law matters. Each case file grows as documents are added. All pleadings and court orders are public unless sealed by the judge.
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 251 places the duty to keep and share court records on the Clerk of Court. Anyone can ask to view a case file. You do not need to be a party. You do not need to give a reason. Records not open to the public include adoption cases, juvenile matters, and records sealed by court order.
One useful tool the Iberville clerk offers is the eClerks notification service. This service sends you an alert when a new document is filed under your name in Iberville Parish records. It is a free way to watch for potential fraud or unauthorized filings. Contact the clerk's office to set it up.
Note: Act 352 of the 2025 Louisiana Legislature becomes effective for both civil and criminal pleadings in Iberville Parish. Contact the clerk's office to understand how this law may affect your filings.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border or are close to Iberville Parish. If you are not sure which parish handled a civil case, check the address where the plaintiff or defendant lived at the time of filing. Civil cases are filed in the parish where at least one party lives or where the subject of the dispute is located.