Caddo Parish, Louisiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Caddo Parish can be obtained through the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. They maintain an online portal where recent booking photos are available for public viewing. You can access this information by visiting their official website and navigating to the inmate search section, which includes booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Caddo Parish, you need to contact the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. Locally, you can initiate the process through the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, which may provide fingerprinting services required for the background check. The request can be submitted online or in person, following the guidelines set by the Louisiana State Police.

You can look up sex offenders in Caddo Parish using the Louisiana Sex Offender Registry, which is managed by the Louisiana State Police. This registry provides a searchable online database where you can find information about registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office also provides links to this registry on their website.

To register to vote in Caddo Parish, you can register online at geauxvote.com through the Louisiana Secretary of State's portal, register in person at the Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters office at 501 Texas Street, Suite 125, Shreveport, or submit a mail-in registration form. You must register at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Louisiana residents who are U.S. Citizens, at least 17 years old, and not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction are eligible to register. Absentee voting by mail requires an approved excuse and application through the Registrar's office.

Property records in Caddo Parish can be searched through two primary sources: the Caddo Parish Recorder of Mortgages at Caddo.org for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other conveyance documents, and Shreveport Parish Assessor at caddoassessor.org for property tax assessments, ownership information, and property characteristics. Both offices provide free online search capabilities allowing you to look up records by owner name, address, or parcel number. The parish also offers a GIS mapping system for viewing aerial imagery and parcel boundaries. Certified copies of documents can be obtained from the Recorder's office at 501 Texas Street for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for Caddo Parish residents are obtained through the Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records Registry in New Orleans, though the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court at 501 Texas Street can assist with requests and maintains some historical records. Birth certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $7 for additional copies, while death certificates have the same fee structure. Processing time is typically 2-4 weeks for standard mail requests, with expedited service available for additional fees. You can also order online through VitalChek.com with added convenience fees, and requestors must provide valid identification and proof of relationship to the person named on the certificate.

Business records in Caddo Parish can be searched through multiple sources depending on the business structure. For trade names and DBA filings, contact the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court at 318-226-6781. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the Louisiana Secretary of State's free online database at sos.la.gov using the GeauxBiz system. City of Shreveport business licenses are handled by the Shreveport Division of Finance Business License Section at 318-673-5130. Professional licenses are maintained by individual state licensing boards rather than at the parish level.