St. Mary Parish

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens can request arrest records by submitting a written request to the St.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the online inmate roster or by direct request to the Sheriff's Office records division.
• Processing times for arrest record requests typically range from several days to two weeks depending on the volume of requests and the specificity of the information sought.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The local community Parish also has jurisdiction under the City Courts of Morgan City and Franklin, which handle misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters under $25,000 in value.
• Court records in St Mary Parish can be accessed in person at the Clerk of Court's office during regular business hours (typically Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM).
• Fees for certified copies of court documents typically range from $2 to $5 per page plus a certification fee.
• The Clerk of Court website at www.16thjdc.org provides some forms and general information, though full online docket searches remain limited compared to larger Louisiana parishes.

• Recording fees vary depending on the document type but typically start at approximately $125 for standard deeds.
• The Assessor's website at www.stmaryassessor.com provides a free online property search tool where users can look up parcels by owner name, address, or parcel number.
• For detailed title research, citizens must visit the Clerk of Court's office in person or hire a title company, as full conveyance records are not fully digitized for online access.
• The parish also maintains a GIS mapping system that can be accessed through the parish government website, providing aerial photography, parcel boundaries, and zoning information.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Recorder of Conveyances for fees ranging from $5 to $10 per document depending on length.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time for vital records requests at the parish level typically ranges from same-day service to one week depending on the age of the record and whether the request is made in-person or by mail.
• The marriage license fee is approximately $27.50, and there is a 72-hour waiting period before the license becomes valid, with the license expiring 30 days after issuance.
• The Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records Registry also offers expedited processing for additional fees through its VitalChek online ordering system.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This searchable database, known as the Geauxbiz system, allows users to look up active and inactive business entities registered in Louisiana, view registered agents, filing dates, and annual report status.
• Sales tax permits and tax registration certificates are handled by the Louisiana Department of Revenue and can be researched through their online portal at www.revenue.louisiana.gov.
• The Bayou Region Chamber of Commerce (985) 384-3120, www.thebayouregion.com) serves Franklin area Parish and provides business networking resources, though it does not maintain official licensing records.