Tangipahoa Parish Civil Court Records

Tangipahoa Parish civil court records are filed and maintained at the Clerk of Court office in Amite, Louisiana, under Clerk Gary T. Stanga. The office serves as custodian of all civil case filings, land records, and court documents for the 21st Judicial District. You can search records online through the Civil eSearch portal on the clerk's website, visit the Amite courthouse in person, or use e-filing and e-recording services for new submissions.

Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court

Gary T. Stanga serves as the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court. His office has a broad set of duties under state law. As the office notes, "The Clerk of Court is ex-officio notary public, parish recorder of mortgage and conveyances and the Chief Elections Officer of the parish." That covers civil court records, land records, marriage licenses, elections, and more. The Amite courthouse is open Monday through Friday.

One detail specific to Louisiana that applies to Tangipahoa Parish: original documents filed with the clerk are not returned to the sender. The office is direct about this: "Unlike most other states, original documents sent to the Clerk of the District Court and Ex-Officio Recorder are NOT returned to the sender." Keep copies of anything you file. The original stays with the clerk's office as the permanent record.

The office also handles e-filing through ClerkConnect, which gives attorneys and parties an electronic filing option. Starting January 1, 2026, fax and mail-in filings are no longer allowed for attorneys in all Louisiana state district courts. The clerk's office states: "Effective January 1, 2026, the legislature has prohibited the use of fax filings and mail-in filings in all state district courts." Attorneys must now file in person, through a court courier, or via e-filing. This rule does not apply to self-represented parties.

How to Search Tangipahoa Parish Civil Court Records

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court offers a dedicated Civil eSearch portal for online access to civil records. Civil suits go back to 1974 in the index, and document images are available back to 1989. This is one of the deeper digital archives among Louisiana parish clerks.

The Civil eSearch portal is at tangiclerk.org/E-Services/Civil-Record-eSearch. Subscription rates are $20 for 24-hour access, $40 for 30 days, or $300 for a full year. Online printing costs $1.00 per page. If you only need to check basic index data, use the free eClerks LA statewide portal first. It covers Tangipahoa Parish along with all other Louisiana parishes at no cost.

eClerks LA at eclerksla.com provides free index access to Tangipahoa Parish civil records along with all 64 Louisiana parishes.

For in-person access, visit the Amite courthouse during business hours. Bring the case number, party name, or filing year. Staff can pull the file and let you view it at the counter. If you want copies made, fees apply. Inspection itself is always free under La. R.S. § 44:1-41.

ClerkConnect allows attorneys and filers to submit civil documents electronically for Tangipahoa Parish cases. This is now the required method for attorney filings under the 2026 rule change.

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court website at tangiclerk.org lists all available services, including Civil eSearch, ClerkConnect e-filing, and e-recording for land documents.

Civil Court Records in Tangipahoa Parish

Tangipahoa Parish is part of the 21st Judicial District. Civil cases filed here include personal injury suits, contract disputes, property matters, debt collection actions, successions, divorce cases, and custody proceedings. Hammond, the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, generates a large share of civil filings in the district.

Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 251 requires the Clerk of Court to maintain all civil case records and make them open to the public. Every petition, answer, motion, exhibit, and judgment in a civil file is a public record. Anyone can ask to see a case file. You do not need to be a party in the case. You do not need to give a reason. Under La. R.S. § 44:1-41, record inspection is free of charge. Only copies cost money.

Records that are not public include sealed case files, expunged records, juvenile court matters, and adoption cases. The clerk cannot give access to sealed records regardless of how or why you ask.

Copy Fees

Standard copy rates for Tangipahoa Parish civil records are:

• Civil copies: $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $10.00 per document
• Search fee: $10.00
• Criminal copies (conformed): $3.00 per page
• Criminal copies (certified): $5.00 per page

Call (985) 748-4146 to confirm current rates before submitting a mail request or visiting in person.

Original Documents Are Not Returned

This is an important rule specific to Louisiana. When you file an original document with the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court, it stays there. The clerk does not return originals. Make copies of everything before you file. This applies to civil suits, land records, and all other documents filed with the district court and recorder's office. Keep your copies in a safe place, as they may be the only version you have access to going forward.

E-Filing for Attorneys

Since January 1, 2026, attorneys practicing in the 21st Judicial District Court must file all civil documents through e-filing, in person, or by court courier. Fax filings and mail-in filings from attorneys are no longer accepted by law. Self-represented parties are not subject to this rule and may still file by mail or in person. If you are an attorney and are unsure about the current accepted filing methods, contact the clerk's office before submitting any documents.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are near Tangipahoa Parish. Civil cases are filed in the parish where at least one party lives or where the subject of the dispute is located. If you are unsure which parish handles a case, start with the address of the parties when the case was filed.