How to Search Bossier County Records (Start Here)
In Louisiana, the Clerk of Court handles both court filings and property recordings.
In Louisiana, the Sheriff collects property taxes.
- Court records: Clerk of Court.
- Deeds and liens: Clerk of Court (Conveyance Office).
- Parish Assessor.
- Tax bills: Parish Sheriff.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Louisiana Vital Records
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Louisiana birth, death, and marriage records.
ldh.la.gov
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Louisiana Business Search
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Louisiana SOS commercial search.
coraweb.sos.la.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Who handles property records in Bossier County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of Court (Conveyance Office). For property values and assessment data, go to the Parish Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Parish Sheriff.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Bossier County? ▼
Louisiana handles vital records at the state level through Louisiana DHH Vital Records Registry. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of Court in Bossier County.
Are Bossier County records available online? ▼
Online access in Bossier County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the parish offices directly by phone or in person.
Why does the Sheriff handle property taxes in Bossier County? ▼
In Louisiana, the parish Sheriff is the property tax collector by state law. The Sheriff's office sends tax bills, accepts payments, and pursues delinquent taxes. This surprises people from other states, where a Treasurer or Tax Collector does this.
Why is Bossier County called a parish instead of a county? ▼
Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties. The Clerk of Court serves as both the court clerk and the property recorder (through the Conveyance Office and Mortgage Office). Louisiana's legal system is based on French civil law, which affects how property, estates, and community property work.
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