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New Orleans Police Department

The New Orleans Police Department stands with you to create a safer city for everyone. 501 N. Rampart St. New Orleans, La. 70112 504-658-6010

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New Orleans at a glance

County
Orleans Parish
County seat
New Orleans
Population
932,759
Orleans County population
383,997
Local records
City of New Orleans
ZIP codes
70139, 70130, 70131, 70148, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117, 70112, 70113, 70118, 70119, 70129, 70128, 70125, 70124, 70127, 70126, 70122, 70163

About New Orleans public records

The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is the primary law enforcement agency serving the city, dedicated to maintaining public safety and community relations. The court system serving New Orleans is the 24th Judicial District Court, which handles a variety of civil and criminal cases. For vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, residents can turn to the Orleans Parish Clerk of Court or the Louisiana Department of Health’s Vital Records office, both of which help with the retrieval of these essential documents. Property records are managed by the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office and are also accessible through the county recorder’s office. Louisiana’s Public Records Law allows citizens to request general public records from governmental bodies, typically requiring a response within 5 to 10 business days.

Elections & Voter Records The Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters, located at 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, New Orleans, LA 70112 (phone: 504-658-8300, website: voterportal.sos.la.gov), manages all aspects of

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How do I register to vote in New Orleans, Louisiana?

To register to vote in New Orleans, Louisiana, residents can register online through the Louisiana Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Orleans 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 New Orleans, contact the Orleans Parish Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in New Orleans, Louisiana?

Property records for New Orleans, Louisiana are maintained by the Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office and the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Jefferson Parish, including parcels in New Orleans. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish offices at the parish courthouse. The Jefferson 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 New Orleans, Louisiana?

Birth, death, and marriage records for New Orleans, 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 Jefferson Parish Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Jefferson 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.

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