Search Tangipahoa Parish Divorce Records
Tangipahoa Parish divorce records are kept by the Clerk of Court under the 21st Judicial District Court, which serves Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa Parishes. The clerk maintains two locations, one in Amite and one in Hammond, so residents across the parish can access court filings without a long drive. Records are public under Louisiana law and available by request at either office.
Tangipahoa Parish Quick Facts
Clerk of Court Contact Information
Gary T. Stanga serves as Clerk of Court for Tangipahoa Parish. He can be reached by email at gstanga@tangiclerk.org. The office has two physical locations to serve the parish.
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Amite (Main) | 110 N Bay Street Suite 100, Amite, LA 70422 P.O. Box 667, Amite, LA 70422 | (985) 748-4146 |
| Hammond Branch | 318-A NW Railroad Avenue, Hammond, LA 70401 | (985) 549-1638 |
| Amite Fax | (985) 748-6503 | |
| Hammond Fax | (985) 549-1639 | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Hammond closed 12:00-1:00 PM for lunch) | |
Note that the Hammond branch closes from noon to 1:00 PM daily. If you plan to visit around lunch, build extra time into your trip. Both offices handle divorce record requests, though the Amite location as the main office can handle a broader range of civil filing services.
The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court website provides access to office details, E-Services, and civil record search tools.
The site at tangiclerk.org is the starting point for all record requests, online searches, and contact with clerk staff in Tangipahoa Parish.
Online Access and E-Services
The Tangipahoa Clerk of Court provides several ways to search records without visiting an office. The clerk's E-Services page gives access to civil case searches and document lookups. You can also use the Clerk Connect portal, which indexes civil filings under the account name "tangipahoacc."
The clerk's E-Services portal at tangiclerk.org provides online access to civil records, including divorce case searches for Tangipahoa Parish.
From E-Services, users can search cases by name or case number and check current status without coming to the courthouse.
Clerk Connect gives public access to civil case records for Tangipahoa Parish through a statewide search interface.
The Clerk Connect search at clerkconnect.com/civilinquiry/tangipahoacc is a direct link to Tangipahoa's civil index, where divorce cases appear as part of the general civil docket.
The statewide eClerks LA portal also has Tangipahoa Parish records. It is a free resource for anyone searching across multiple Louisiana parishes at once.
21st Judicial District Court
The 21st Judicial District Court is one of Louisiana's 43 judicial districts and has original jurisdiction of all civil and criminal matters in Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa Parishes. All divorce cases in Tangipahoa Parish go through this court, which is based in Amite.
Family division cases in Tangipahoa are handled by Division J (Judge Jeffrey Cashe) and Division K (Judge Jeffery T. Oglesbee). A Hearing Officer, Bill Bement, is also available for certain family matters at (985) 747-1308. Hearing officers can handle uncontested issues and help move cases forward when both parties agree on terms.
The 21st Judicial District Court website covers docket information, judge assignments, and scheduling for all three parishes in the district.
The court at 21stjdc.org provides access to court rules, forms, and case information for the 21st Judicial District covering Tangipahoa, Livingston, and St. Helena Parishes.
How to Request Divorce Records
To get a divorce record from the Tangipahoa Clerk of Court, you need the names of both parties and the approximate date or year of the divorce. With that information, staff can locate the case file and provide copies.
In Person
Visit either the Amite or Hammond office during business hours. Bring a photo ID and payment for the copy fee. Cash and checks are typically accepted. Staff cannot provide legal advice, but they can help you find the right case file and tell you what documents are available.
By Mail
Send a written request to P.O. Box 667, Amite, LA 70422. Include party names, approximate divorce date, your return address, and payment. Call (985) 748-4146 first to confirm the current fee schedule before sending payment.
Online
Start with the E-Services page at tangiclerk.org/E-Services or the Clerk Connect portal. These tools show case-level data and can confirm whether a divorce was filed. Certified copies still require a mail or in-person request.
Louisiana Divorce Law Basics
Louisiana has two main paths for divorce. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 102, spouses can file and then wait 180 days before a final judgment. If minor children are involved, that wait extends to 365 days. Under Article 103, a spouse can seek an immediate divorce if the parties have already been separated for the required period, or in cases involving domestic abuse or felony conviction.
Domicile rules under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3941 apply here. At least one spouse must be domiciled in Louisiana at the time of filing. Community property division is governed by Louisiana Civil Code Article 2325, and any property settlements from the divorce may also appear in the conveyance records held by the clerk.
Divorce records in Tangipahoa Parish are public under La. R.S. 44:1. The clerk cannot charge more than the statutory fee or deny access without legal cause.
Legal Help in Tangipahoa Parish
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services has an office in Hammond at 1200 Derek Drive, Suite 100. The phone number is (985) 345-2130. They provide free civil legal aid to qualifying low-income residents, including help with divorce filings, custody matters, and name changes.
The Louisiana Law Help website offers self-help resources for people who cannot afford a lawyer. It covers the divorce petition process, how to fill out court forms, and what to expect at hearings in Louisiana family court.
Cities in Tangipahoa Parish
The city of Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish and has its own page with additional local resources. Amite, the parish seat, and Ponchatoula are other key communities in the parish. All divorce cases for cities within Tangipahoa Parish go through the same 21st Judicial District Court.
Nearby Parishes
Tangipahoa Parish borders several parishes with their own record systems. See St. Tammany Parish to the east, Livingston Parish to the south, and Washington Parish to the northeast. Each has its own clerk of court and case search tools.