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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Caddo Parish record-source URLs verified against the official local and Louisiana state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Caddo Parish — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Caddo Parish, Louisiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
224,893
Population
Census estimate
94,475
Households
Census estimate
$47,572
Median income
Annual household
$166,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Shreveport
County seat
In Louisiana
Criminal records
4 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Caddo Parish Records at a Glance
| Record type | Caddo Parish verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Caddo County, Louisiana Court Records | CaddoParishRecords.u… Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court |
| Criminal records | Caddo Parish Property Tax Caddo Correctional Center Inmates |
| Wants & warrants | Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Warrants Caddo County, Louisiana Warrant Records | CaddoParishRecords… |
| Property records | Home Page - Caddo Parish Assessor's Office actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records |
| Vital records | Caddo County, Louisiana Public Records Lookup | CaddoParishR… |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Caddo Parish state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Caddo Parish state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Caddo County, Louisiana Property Records | CaddoParishRecord… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Caddo Parish. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Caddo Parish Records
2026
Caddo Parish court records portal verified
State court system links for Caddo Parish verified against the Louisiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Caddo Parish criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Caddo Parish (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Caddo Parish property records online
Caddo Parish property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Louisiana, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Caddo Parish Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Caddo Parish clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Caddo Parish clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Louisiana statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Louisiana state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Caddo Parish Records
❌ Myth: "Caddo Parish maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Caddo Parish are held by the Louisiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Caddo Parish are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Caddo Parish data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Louisiana state repository has verified, current Caddo Parish data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Caddo Parish assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Caddo Parish assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- caddoparishrecords.us — Court records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Caddo Parish & Louisiana Records
For records not specific to Caddo Parish, use Louisiana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Louisiana statewide record systems:
- Louisiana Court Records →
- Louisiana Criminal Records →
- Louisiana Property Records →
- Louisiana Vital Records →
- Louisiana Voter Records →
- Louisiana Wants & Warrants →
- Louisiana Licenses →
- Louisiana Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Louisiana statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Caddo Parish is located in Louisiana. The parish seat is Shreveport.
- Population: 224,893
- Households: 94,475
- Median household income: $47,572
- Median home value: $166,700
- Below poverty line: 21.9%
- Land area: 879.5 sq mi
- Population density: 255.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 22
- NCES schools indexed: 66
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Official Free
The Civil Filings Department of the Clerk's Office receives and files all pleadings such as petitions, answers and exceptions in Civil matters and divorces and protective orders in Domestic matters. All civil proceedings must pass through our office to reach the Court of trial.
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Official Free
The Mortgage and Conveyance Index Books are kept in the Record Room of the Caddo Parish Clerk's Office. These Index Books are used by attorneys, title examiners, and the general public when researching land. The records are indexed by name and in order of time filed.
Caddo Parish - The official website of Louisiana
Official Free
Access statistical information, contact links, and other local information for Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish Property Tax
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Caddo Correctional Center Inmates
Official Free
Physical Address: 1101 Forum Drive Shreveport, LA 71137 · Inmate Mailing Address: Inmate Name:_____ SO#____ PO Box 16120 Jonesboro, AR 72401
Caddo Parish Sheriff Sales
Official Free
Civil sales of both movable and immovable property occur every Wednesday morning (excluding holidays) at 10:00 a.m. Sales are held in room G-1 or G-20, Caddo Parish Courthouse, 501 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.
Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court
Official Free
The Louisiana Supreme Court is Louisiana's highest court and is domiciled in the City of New Orleans . The Louisiana Supreme Court is composed of seven justices elected from districts throughout Louisiana.
🌐 lasc.org
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Warrants
Official Free
If you know the whereabouts of any of these persons contact the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office 24 hours a day at (318) 675-2170 . For long distance call 1 (800) 640-3091. During business hours Monday - Friday call the CPSO Warrants Division at ...
Home - Louisiana State Police
Official Free
Information on convicted Sex Offenders or Child Predators in the state of Louisiana.
🌐 lsp.org
Caddo Parish - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Official Free
<strong>Caddo Correctional Center</strong> Phone: (318) 677-5254 Fax: (318) 677-5297 1101 Forum Drive Shreveport, LA 71107
Home Page - Caddo Parish Assessor's Office
Official Free
Caddo Parish’s real estate records are available online and free to the public. We have made some new exciting upgrades to the free public search. Our constituents can now search by owner name, Section-Township-Range, and subdivision.
actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records
Official Free
Business Personal Property records are obtained from the Assessor office. These records feature the assessment records for moveable property and assessed values within a business, in select counties or parishes.
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
Official Free
Marriage Indexes are now available online to the general public using the Louisiana Clerks' Portal . You will need to set up an account, but there is no charge, and the indexes cover most of the state. Caddo Parish Clerk of Court Attention: Marriage Department 501 Texas Street, Room 103 Shreveport, ...
Committees - LA Clerks of Court Association
Official Free
Chair: Annette Fontana - Lafourche Member: Brian Lestage - Beauregard Member: Mike Spence - Caddo Member: Holli Vining - Webster President: Louis Perret - Lafayette Ex-Officio: Debbie Hudnall - Executive Director · The Conference Host Committee shall host the Louisiana Clerks of Court Conference ...
Louisiana Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Louisiana SOS commercial search.
coraweb.sos.la.gov
Voter Portal: Search By Voter
Official Free
Voter Search · Copyright © 2026 Louisiana Department of State. Read our disclaimer · Voting questions? Chat with our virtual assistant
File Business Documents - Louisiana Secretary of State
Official Free
The Louisiana Secretary of State, Louisiana geauxBIZ portal . geauxBIZ can help you find resources to help plan, make key financial decisions, and complete legal activities necessary to start your business. You can also use geauxBIZ to produce a list of possible federal, state and local
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find official Caddo Parish records online?
Start at the Louisiana Business Filings portal: https://www.sos.la.gov/BusinessServices/SearchForLouisianaBusinessFilings/Pages/default.aspx. This is the official Louisiana government source for Caddo Parish business and public records.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Louisiana if I wasn't convicted?
In Louisiana, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Louisiana's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Louisiana State Police.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Louisiana law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Louisiana?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Louisiana State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Louisiana. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.