Divorce records in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, can be accessed through several channels. JeffersonLACourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for the parish. You can also obtain records directly from the court that issued the decree, the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, or the Louisiana Department of Health's vital records office. The type of document you need — a full court file or a divorce certificate — determines which office to contact.
Jefferson Parish Divorce Records Search
Two offices maintain divorce-related records for Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court keeps the complete civil case files for all divorces granted by the 24th Judicial District Court, including divorce petitions, judgments, settlement agreements, custody orders, and related filings. The Louisiana Department of Health's Center for Vital Records and Statistics maintains divorce certificates — abbreviated verification documents that confirm a divorce occurred.
The Clerk of Court's office provides access to civil records through the JeffNet Online Records System. For mail requests, you must submit a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage.
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court
Louisiana Center for Vital Records and Statistics
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Jefferson Parish
Divorce cases in Jefferson Parish are heard by the 24th Judicial District Court, which serves as the parish's district court. Once a judge signs the divorce judgment, the decree and all associated documents are filed with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court and become part of the civil case record.
The state vital records office also receives notification of the divorce and creates a divorce certificate. This certificate is a summary document — it confirms the divorce but does not contain the full terms of the judgment.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce judgment, settlement terms, custody orders, or other case documents — contact the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court.
- Divorce certificate for verification purposes — contact the Louisiana Center for Vital Records and Statistics. In Louisiana, certified copies of divorce records can also be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the parish where the divorce was granted.
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court — Gretna Office
24th Judicial District Court
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Jefferson Parish
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Clerk of Court) | Varies; contact Clerk's office at (504) 364-2900 for current fee | Same day for in-person requests; 1–2 weeks by mail |
| Divorce certificate (Louisiana Vital Records) | $25.00 per copy | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Additional copies of divorce certificate (same order, Vital Records) | $10.00 each | Included with initial order |
| Online records search via JeffNet (Clerk of Court) | Free index search; fees may apply for document images | Immediate (online) |