Union Parish Civil Court Records

Union Parish civil court records are maintained by Clerk of Court Dodi Eubanks at the courthouse in Farmerville, Louisiana. The office offers 24/7 online access to civil records, e-filing, e-recording, and e-search services for the 3rd Judicial District. You can search Union Parish civil records online at any time through the clerk's portal, visit the Farmerville courthouse in person, or use e-filing for new submissions.

Union Parish Clerk of Court

Dodi Eubanks has served as the Union Parish Clerk of Court since July 1, 2008. Her office has built a strong set of online services for civil records. As the office states: "Dodi Eubanks took office as the Union Parish Clerk of Court on July 1, 2008. This office offers eFiling, eRecording, eSearch, and Online Marriage Application." The combination of e-filing, e-recording, and online search makes the Union Parish clerk's office more digitally accessible than many rural Louisiana parish offices of similar size.

Note that the civil department is currently in a temporary location at 207 East Bayou Street in Farmerville. The regular courthouse address is 100 East Bayou Street, Suite 105. If you are visiting in person, call ahead to confirm where civil department staff are working. Both addresses are in Farmerville. Mail goes to 207 East Bayou Street during the temporary relocation. Do not use the Suite 105 address for mail at this time.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff handle civil filings, land records, marriage licenses, and elections. The clerk also participates in the eClerks LA statewide system and offers a Property Fraud Alert service.

How to Search Union Parish Civil Court Records

The Union Parish Clerk of Court offers around-the-clock online access to civil court records and land documents. As the office describes it: "Our court records and documents complete with images and indices are available online and are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year." This is one of the stronger online access programs among Louisiana parishes of similar size.

You can access Union Parish records through the clerk's website at upclerk.com. The site provides eSearch for civil and land records, eFiling for new submissions, and eRecording for property documents. Log in or create an account to use these services. Subscription or pay-per-search fees may apply based on the access level you need.

Union Parish records are also available through the free eClerks LA statewide index at eclerksla.com. Use eClerks LA to confirm a case exists and get basic filing information at no cost before subscribing to a paid portal for document images.

The Union Parish Clerk of Court website at upclerk.com is the hub for all digital services including 24/7 eSearch, eFiling, eRecording, and the online marriage application.

For in-person searches, visit the civil department at 207 East Bayou Street (the current temporary location). Bring the party name, case number, or the approximate filing year. Staff can pull the file during business hours. Under La. R.S. § 44:1-41, inspection is always free. You pay only for copies.

The clerk's services page at upclerk.com provides a full list of record types, access options, and digital services available for Union Parish civil and land records.

Civil Court Records in Union Parish

Union Parish is part of the 3rd Judicial District, which also serves Lincoln Parish. The district court in Farmerville handles all civil matters filed in Union Parish. Civil cases include personal injury claims, property disputes, contract matters, debt collection actions, succession proceedings, divorce cases, and custody matters.

Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 251 requires the Clerk of Court to maintain all civil filings and make them open to the public. Every petition, motion, answer, and judgment is a public record. Anyone can ask to view a civil 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, inspection is free. Copies cost money. Viewing does not.

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

eFiling for Civil Cases

Union Parish accepts civil case filings electronically through eFiling at upclerk.com. This is available around the clock. Attorneys and self-represented parties can submit new civil petitions, motions, and other filings online. If you are not sure whether your document type can be e-filed in the 3rd Judicial District, call the clerk's office at (318) 368-3055 before submitting.

eRecording for Land Documents

Property documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens can be submitted electronically through eRecording at upclerk.com. This option suits title companies, attorneys, and others who record property documents often. Contact the office to set up an eRecording account if you are not already enrolled.

Property Fraud Alert

The Union Parish Clerk of Court offers a Property Fraud Alert service. The office explains: "Property and Identity Fraud are real and exploding across the nation. eClerks Alert keeps you informed by monitoring land record recordings to notify you of possible fraudulent activity." If someone records a fraudulent deed or lien against your property, the system sends you an alert. Sign up through the eClerks LA portal or through the clerk's website at upclerk.com.

Online Marriage Application

The clerk's office also offers an Online Marriage Application through the portal. This is separate from civil court records but is part of the clerk's full range of services. If you need a marriage license in Union Parish, you can start the application online before visiting the office to complete the process in person.

Copy Fees

Louisiana statutory copy rates apply in Union Parish. Call (318) 368-3055 or check upclerk.com for current fee schedules. In-person inspection is always free. You pay only when you request copies. For mail requests, include payment and a return envelope with your written request. Make checks or money orders payable to the Union Parish Clerk of Court.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are near Union Parish. The 3rd Judicial District covers Union and Lincoln Parishes. If you are not sure which parish holds a civil case, check where the parties lived when the case was filed or where the subject of the dispute is located.