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Find the right office in Tensas Parish. Court cases, deeds and parcels, sheriff and jail records, vital records and parish filings, each linked to the office that keeps them.
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Vital records
Death certificates for any parish from the Louisiana Department of Health vital records registry, by mail, online or in person.
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Find active and inactive corporations by name from the Louisiana Secretary of State.
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Marriage certificates: Orleans Parish from the state vital records registry, every other parish from the clerk of court that issued the license.
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Civil and criminal court records, conveyance and mortgage records and marriage licenses filed in Tensas Parish.
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The state trial court for Tensas Parish: civil, criminal and family cases, judges and dockets.
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Property assessments, parcel ownership and the tax roll for Tensas Parish.
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Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office keeps no website; the Louisiana corrections department lists the sheriff's St. Joseph office, the parish detention center at Waterproof and the district attorney and clerk of court contacts.
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Voter registration and the office that keeps the voter rolls for Tensas Parish.
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The State of Louisiana page for Tensas Parish, whose seat is St. Joseph: the local contacts for the clerk of court, assessor, sheriff, registrar of voters, police jury and Office of Motor Vehicles. The parish has no website of its own.
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How to find someone in Louisiana state custody, including people serving state sentences in parish jails, from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
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Name and address search of registered sex offenders statewide, kept by the Louisiana State Police.
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Birth and death certificates for every parish, and Orleans Parish marriage certificates, from the state vital records office.
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Parish profile
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. The Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across the parish, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to the Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in the parish includes the St. Joseph Police Department, which serves the town of St. Joseph.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. The Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office, located at 108 Plank Road in St. Joseph, Louisiana 71366, is the primary law enforcement agency for the parish.
Criminal Records. Residents can request background checks through the Sheriff's Office or the state bureau, which may include a search of the sex offender registry.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Tensas Parish are maintained by Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, often requiring a formal request form and possibly a fee.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Tensas Parish are taken and retained by the Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office as part of the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office.
Abandoned mine records
What the records show here, and the office that holds the mine maps.
Tensas County sits over a mapped coal field and the coal there is lignite, worked mostly at the surface. The USGS coal fields map is drawn at a small scale, so it shows the ground, not a parcel.
Nothing at all is on record inside the parish: no mine, no shaft, no adit and no pit. That is what the files say, and it is not a clearance. Those files record a working only where one was catalogued or drawn on a survey sheet, and on coal ground the sheets are thin: the maps that show the rooms and the pillars are held by Louisiana Geological Survey (LSU) and that office is where to ask for them.
Louisiana abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
Labor Department file
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 7 investigations in Tensas Parish since fiscal 2005 and recorded $43,059 in back wages agreed for 141 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensas Parish Detention Center | Waterproof | 2 | $7,005 | 37 |
| Beth's One Stop, LLC | Saint Joseph | 1 | $4,303 | 11 |
| Skeeter's One Stop, LLC | Newellton | 1 | $2,743 | 12 |
| Newellton Gin Company, Inc. | Newellton | 1 | $1,857 | 8 |
| Town of Saint Joseph | Saint Joseph | 1 | $341 | 4 |
Every employer on the Tensas Parish record, by back wages agreed; 1 employer has have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Louisiana wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
Straight answers
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Mugshots or booking photos in Tensas Parish can be obtained from the Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their official website or by visiting their office in person. It's important to note that availability of online access to mugshots can vary, so contacting the Sheriff's Office directly is recommended for the most accurate information.
To obtain a criminal background check in Tensas Parish, you should contact the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. They handle statewide background checks, including those for Tensas Parish. You can submit a request online or by mail, and you may need to provide fingerprints and pay a processing fee as part of the application process.
You can look up sex offenders in Tensas Parish by accessing the Louisiana Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry. This registry is managed by the Louisiana State Police and provides a searchable online database where you can find information about registered sex offenders in Tensas Parish. The registry includes details such as the offender's name, address, and offense.
You can register to vote in Tensas Parish through the Louisiana Secretary of State's online GeauxVote portal at voterportal.sos.la.gov/VoterRegistration/Eligibility?isUpdate=False, by visiting the Tensas Parish Registrar of Voters at 201 Hancock Street in St. Joseph (phone 318-766-3541), or by submitting a voter registration application by mail. Registration must be completed at least 30 days before any election. Louisiana requires valid identification and proof of residency. Early voting and absentee ballot information is available through the Registrar's Office or the GeauxVote website.
Property records in Tensas Parish are maintained by the Tensas Parish Clerk of Court at 201 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366, phone (318) 766-3921. The Clerk's office maintains recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other conveyance documents. Property tax assessment information is available from the Tensas Parish Assessor at (318) 766-3771. Due to the parish's limited resources, most property records searches require an in-person visit to the courthouse or a written request by mail, as online access is not currently available.
Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Tensas Parish can be obtained from the Tensas Parish Clerk of Court at 201 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366, phone (318) 766-3921, or from the Louisiana State Registrar's Office (Vital Records Registry) in New Orleans. Certified copies cost approximately $15, with additional copies ordered simultaneously at reduced fees. In-person requests may be processed same-day or within a few days, while mail requests typically take 2-4 weeks. Online expedited ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com for faster service with additional fees.
Business records in Tensas Parish can be accessed through multiple sources. The Tensas Parish Clerk of Court maintains DBA (Doing Business As) and trade name registrations at 201 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, phone (318) 766-3921. For registered business entities including corporations and LLCs, search the Louisiana Secretary of State's free online database at www.sos.la.gov. Local business licenses are issued by the Tensas Parish Police Jury, and information can be obtained by contacting parish government offices in St. Joseph. Professional and occupational licenses are regulated by Louisiana state boards and licensing agencies.
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