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- Terrebonne Parish
- County seat
- Houma
- Population
- 143,160
- Terrebonne County population
- 111,860
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- City of Houma
- ZIP codes
- 70363, 70360, 70361
About Houma public records
Each council member is elected to serve a term of 4 years, representing specific districts within the city.
The court clerk can be reached at (985) 868-5660. The Houma Police Department is located at 500 Honduras Street and reachable at (985) 873-6371. The office maintains voter registration rolls, manages early voting locations, and provides election information from its location at 8026 Main Street, Suite 200, Houma, LA 70360. Residents can reach the office at 985-868-5055 or visit sos.la.gov.
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How do I register to vote in Houma, Louisiana?
To register to vote in Houma, Louisiana, residents can register online through the Louisiana Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Terrebonne Parish elections office. Louisiana requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Louisiana Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Houma, contact the Terrebonne Parish Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
How do I look up property records in Houma, Louisiana?
Property records for Houma, Louisiana are maintained by the Terrebonne Parish Assessor's Office and the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Terrebonne Parish, including parcels in Houma. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Louisiana parishes provide online property record searches through their parish websites. For in-person requests, visit the Terrebonne Parish offices at the parish courthouse. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office (ex officio Tax Collector) handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Houma, Louisiana?
Birth, death, and marriage records for Houma, Louisiana residents are available through both county and state offices. The Louisiana Department of Health, Vital Records Registry, located in Baton Rouge, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Louisiana. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Terrebonne Parish Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Terrebonne Parish. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.