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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all St Mary Parish record-source URLs verified against the official local and Louisiana state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
St Mary Parish — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for St Mary Parish, Louisiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
46,799
Population
Census estimate
18,628
Households
Census estimate
$47,322
Median income
Annual household
$128,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Franklin
County seat
In Louisiana
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
St Mary Parish Records at a Glance
| Record type | St Mary Parish verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | St. Mary County, Louisiana Court Records | StMaryParishRecor… Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court |
| Criminal records | Louisiana State Police LA Sex Offender Registry - Louisiana Department of Public Sa… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see St Mary Parish state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see St Mary Parish state portal below |
| Vital records | Online Public Vital Records Index |
| Voter records | Voter Portal: Search Voter Portal: Search By Voter |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see St Mary Parish state portal below |
| Recorded documents | St. Mary County, Louisiana Property Records | StMaryParishRe… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for St Mary Parish. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — St Mary Parish Records
2026
St Mary Parish court records portal verified
State court system links for St Mary Parish verified against the Louisiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
St Mary Parish criminal records access
State criminal records repository for St Mary Parish (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed 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 St Mary Parish Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the St Mary Parish clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the St Mary 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 St Mary Parish Records
❌ Myth: "St Mary Parish maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for St Mary Parish are held by the Louisiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in St Mary 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 St Mary Parish data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Louisiana state repository has verified, current St Mary Parish data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The St Mary Parish assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The St Mary 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)
- stmaryparishrecords.us — Court records — official source
- doc.la.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.sos.la.gov — Vital records — official source
- voterportal.sos.la.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — St Mary Parish & Louisiana Records
For records not specific to St Mary 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 Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana
St Mary is located in LA. The parish seat is Franklin.
- Population: 46,799
- Households: 18,628
- Median household income: $47,322
- Median home value: $128,000
- Below poverty line: 21.9%
- Land area: 558.5 sq mi
- Population density: 83.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 0
- NCES schools indexed: 0
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
St. Mary Parish - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Official Free
Kevin Toups · Blaise Smith, Sheriff Phone: (337) 828-1960 Fax: (337) 828-6972 P.O. Box 571 Franklin, LA 70538 · M. Bofill (Bo) Duhé, District Attorney Phone: (337) 828-4100 Fax: (337) 828-7905 500 Mai
Louisiana State Police
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
🌐 lsp.org
LA Sex Offender Registry - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Official Free
Information on the purpose and history of the program, registration and notification requirements, and a search for a person registered as a sex offender or child predator can be found on the State Police website.
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
Official Free
We are experiencing a connection issue. Our team will fix this as soon as possible · Contact us at 1-866-277-7477 if you need immediate help locating an offender, registering for notifications, or accessing victim services in your area. We are available 24/7/365 with live operator support ...
Voter Portal: Search
Official Free
This secure web application can be used to find voter registration and elections information. A search by address option is also available if desired. Searching by address provides information about all voters at an address
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
Registrar of Voters: Registrar of Voters
Official Free
St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters: Terry Foulcard
Online Public Vital Records Index
Official Free
You can search the Louisiana Birth Records Index Database and order certified copies of birth certificates for births that occurred in Louisiana more than 100 years from the end of the current calendar year. The only birth records that are currently available at the Archives prior to 1911 are from Orleans Parish. Birth records were not required statewide by law until 1918. Photocopies of birth certificates are delivered by mail for $5 each, and certified copies are delivered by mail for $10 each. You can search the Orleans Parish Marriage Records Index Database and order certified…
Online Services - The official website of Louisiana
Official Free
Submit a request for public records, medical records, vital records, health standards or subpoenas to the Louisiana Department of Health .
Clerks of Court
Official Free
Courthouse Building Corner of Washington & Main St. Franklinton, LA 70438 Jeffery K. Skidmore (07/16) P.O. Box 40 Leesville, LA 71496-0040 Jodie P. Burton (12/25) P.O. Box 1569 Houma, LA 70361 Christina "Christy" C. Lee (07/16) P.O. Box 78 St. Joseph, LA 71366 Kristen H. Sloane ST. TAMMANY PARISH P.O. Box 1090 Covington, LA 70434-1090 ST. MARY PARISH
Louisiana Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Louisiana SOS commercial search.
coraweb.sos.la.gov
Home - Louisiana State Police
Official Free
Information on convicted Sex Offenders or Child Predators in the state of Louisiana.
🌐 lsp.org
Business Services - Louisiana Secretary of State
Official Free
SOS Policy Against Sexual Harassment · Disclaimer · Accessibility · Security & Privacy · Report a Problem · Free software is required to view some content on this site. If you are having problems accessing a file, click the file type below to install the necessary software: PDF (Adobe Acrobat Viewer) | DOC or DOCX (Microsoft Word Viewer) | XLS or XLSX (Microsoft Excel Viewer) ©   2026 Louisiana Department of State...
Additional Records
Resources - St. Mary Parish Government
Official Free
Resources Have a question? Call 337-828-4100 ext. 500 Codes & Resource Information St. Mary Parish Code of Ordinances St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Residences Property Taxes, St. Mary Parish Assessor Marriage Licenses, Public Records, etc. Schools, St. Mary Parish Schools Libraries, St.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in St Mary Parish?
For St Mary Parish criminal records, start with the Louisiana State Police for statewide background checks. Local source: LA Sex Offender Registry - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections — https://doc.la.gov/public-programs-resources/la-sex-offender-registry/.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Louisiana?
Yes. Active warrants in Louisiana appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Louisiana State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Louisiana?
Yes — in Louisiana, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
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.