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New Orleans Public Records
Search New Orleans and Orleans Parish records—land recordings, parcels and taxes, permits, city legislative files, and vital records—with guidance on online lookups, identifiers, and requesting certified copies.
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Jurisdiction
City of New Orleans; coterminous with Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Record Levels
City (permits, council files), Parish (recordings, assessor), State (vital records, business entities)
Online Access Notes
Indexes commonly online; document images and certified copies may require a request
Name Conventions
Louisiana uses parishes; 'Orleans Parish' applies to New Orleans records
Start Here
- Start with the Orleans Parish recording index for deeds, mortgages, and liens by name or instrument number
- Check the Orleans Parish assessor parcel search to confirm owner, address, and legal description
- Use New Orleans permit and inspection lookup to review building activity by address
- Search city council or clerk records for ordinances, resolutions, and meeting files by keyword or date
- Confirm business entities in the state registry when a New Orleans address or filing appears in local records
Record Routing
- Recorded land documents → Parish Recorder/Clerk
- Parcel ownership and assessments → Parish Assessor
- Building permits and inspections → City Permits/Code Enforcement
- City ordinances and minutes → City Clerk/Clerk of Council
- Birth, death, and marriage records → State Vital Records
Common Search Inputs
- Owner or Grantor/Grantee Name
- Parcel Number or Tax ID
- Street Address (Number and Name)
- Instrument or Book/Page Number
- Filing or Permit Date Range
- Subdivision, Square, or Lot
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish Recorder/Clerk | Deeds, mortgages, liens, conveyances, cancellations | Online index by party name, address reference, or instrument; images/copies availability varies | New Orleans is coterminous with Orleans Parish; this is the official chain-of-title index |
| Orleans Parish Assessor | Parcel ownership, assessments, legal descriptions, parcel maps | Parcel search by address, owner name, or parcel/tax ID | Links parcel data to recorded documents and tax obligations in New Orleans |
| New Orleans Permits and Inspections | Building permits, inspections, contractor info, code enforcement status | Address-based permit/inspection lookup; filters by status or date when available | Permitting is municipal; match project history and violations to a property |
| City Clerk / Clerk of Council | Ordinances, resolutions, agendas, minutes, enacted legislation | Keyword or date search of council and committee records | Zoning, licensing, and municipal codes affecting properties and businesses are adopted here |
| State Business Registry | Corporations, LLCs, trade names, agents, status | Entity name, registered agent, or charter/control number search | Companies operating in New Orleans register with the state; use to verify legal names tied to local filings |
| Louisiana Vital Records | Birth, death, marriage, and divorce record certificates | Eligibility information and how to request certificates; limited index access where available | Vital records are issued at the state level; local requests route to state for certified copies |
New Orleans Record Access
Where should I start online for New Orleans property documents?
Begin with the Orleans Parish recorder index by party name, address reference, or instrument number, then cross-check parcel details in the parish assessor search.
Can I view document images online for Orleans Parish recordings?
Index data is typically available online; image access and certified copies vary by document type and date and may require a request.
Is New Orleans part of a county?
Louisiana uses parishes; New Orleans is coterminous with Orleans Parish, which handles recording and assessment functions.
Who manages New Orleans building permits?
Permitting and inspections are municipal; use the city permits and inspections search by address to review applications, statuses, and related documents when available.