St. Tammany Parish Divorce Records
Divorce records in St. Tammany Parish are filed with the Clerk of Court in Covington and maintained by the 22nd Judicial District Court. The clerk's office holds filings going back to 1812 and serves one of Louisiana's fastest-growing parishes on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
St. Tammany Parish Quick Facts
Clerk of Court Office
Jessica Jenkins Brewster serves as Clerk of Court for St. Tammany Parish. The office runs the main location in Covington and a branch annex in Slidell to serve the eastern side of the parish. Both locations accept walk-in requests for divorce records during business hours.
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Covington (Main) | 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433 P.O. Box 1090, Covington, LA 70434 | (985) 809-8700 |
| Slidell Annex | 520 Old Spanish Trail, 5th Floor, Slidell, LA 70458 | (985) 643-6969 |
| Fax | (985) 809-8712 | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM | |
There is one important timing rule to know before you visit. Wait times for vital records updates may be up to an hour or more. Applications requiring updates must be submitted prior to 3:00 PM daily at either the Covington or Slidell office. If you arrive close to closing time, staff may not be able to complete your request that day.
The main website for the clerk is www.sttammanyclerk.org. You can also access the secure online portal at ssl.sttammanyclerk.org to search records without visiting in person.
The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court website provides information on office hours, services, and how to request copies of court records.
The clerk's site covers document requests, fee schedules, and contact details for both the Covington and Slidell locations.
Online Search Portal
The St. Tammany Clerk operates a secure online portal where you can search civil case records, including divorce filings, without traveling to either office. The portal lets you look up cases by party name or case number.
The secure online search portal at ssl.sttammanyclerk.org allows public access to civil records, including divorce cases filed in St. Tammany Parish.
From the portal, you can pull up case details, check filing dates, and see the current status of a divorce proceeding. Some documents may require an in-person visit or a copy fee to obtain the full text.
The statewide eClerks LA portal also indexes St. Tammany Parish records and is a good starting point if you are unsure which parish handled a case.
22nd Judicial District Court
The 22nd Judicial District Court covers both St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. Within St. Tammany, family law cases including divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption are handled by Division K (Judge Mary Devereux) and Division L (Judge Dawn Amacker). Both divisions have jurisdiction over the full range of domestic matters.
Along with Judge Dawn Amacker's Division L, the family courts have jurisdiction over matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, partition of property in connection with a matrimonial regime, protective order hearings, and all types of adoption proceedings.
Cases with minor children require additional documentation. The court may order financial disclosures, parenting plans, and mediation before finalizing a divorce. Louisiana Civil Code Article 102 requires a 180-day separation period when minor children are involved, extended to 365 days. Article 103 allows immediate divorce if the spouses are already living separately and have met the required period.
The 22nd Judicial District Court provides case management and scheduling for divorce proceedings in St. Tammany Parish.
The court's online portal at online.22ndjdc.org gives access to docket information and case scheduling for both St. Tammany and Washington Parishes.
How to Get Divorce Records
You have three main ways to get records: in person, by mail, or online. Each has trade-offs in speed and cost.
In Person
Visit either the Covington or Slidell location. Bring the full names of both parties and the approximate date of the divorce. Staff can locate the case and provide certified copies while you wait, subject to the 3:00 PM submission deadline noted above. Pay the copy fee at the clerk's window.
By Mail
Send a written request to P.O. Box 1090, Covington, LA 70434. Include the names of both parties, the approximate year of divorce, your contact information, and a check or money order for the copy fee. Call (985) 809-8700 first to confirm the current fee before mailing payment.
Online
Use the portal at ssl.sttammanyclerk.org to search and view basic case information. Full document copies generally require a fee and may need an in-person pickup or mail request for certified versions.
Louisiana Public Records Law
Divorce records in St. Tammany Parish are public records under La. R.S. 44:1. Any person can request access. The clerk cannot deny a request without legal justification. Some records may be sealed by court order, but routine divorce filings and final decrees are available to the public.
You do not need to explain why you want the records. You do need to provide enough information to locate the file, such as party names and an approximate date. Fees are set by state law and applied uniformly to all requests.
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2325 governs community property division in divorce cases. Records related to property settlements may be in both the civil court file and the conveyance records held by the same clerk's office.
Legal Aid Resources
If you cannot afford an attorney, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to qualifying residents. The St. Tammany office is located at 423 North Florida Street in Covington and can be reached at (985) 893-0076. They assist with uncontested divorces, custody matters, and protective orders.
Louisiana Law Help also offers self-help guides and document templates for people handling divorce without a lawyer. The site covers the filing process, required forms, and how to serve the other party.
Cities in St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish includes several communities. The city of Slidell has its own page with local resources. Covington, the parish seat, and Mandeville are major population centers served by the clerk's offices noted above.
Nearby Parishes
St. Tammany Parish borders several other Louisiana parishes. You can find divorce records for neighboring areas at these pages: Washington Parish (which shares the 22nd Judicial District), Tangipahoa Parish to the west, and Livingston Parish to the southwest. Each parish maintains its own clerk of court office and record set.