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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union Parish record-source URLs verified against the official local and Louisiana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Union Parish — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union Parish, Louisiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
20,617
Population
Census estimate
8,172
Households
Census estimate
$47,068
Median income
Annual household
$117,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Farmerville
County seat
In Louisiana
Union Parish Records Availability Map
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
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

Union Parish Records at a Glance

Record typeUnion Parish verified sources
Court recordsCivil Office – Union Parish Sheriff's Office
Home Page - Louisiana Supreme Court
Criminal recordsUnion Parish Warrants
Public Information - Louisiana Department of Public Safety &…
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Union Parish state portal below
Property recordsUnion County Property Appraiser - Record Search
actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Union Parish state portal below
Voter recordsVoter Portal: Search
Voter Portal: Search By Voter
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Union Parish state portal below
Recorded documentsRecordings - Union County Clerk
Union Parish — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records3Wants & warrants0Property records2Vital records0Voter records2Licenses0Recorded docs1
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union Parish. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Union Parish Records

2026
Union Parish court records portal verified
State court system links for Union Parish verified against the Louisiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Union Parish criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Union Parish (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Union Parish property records online
Union 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 Union Parish Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Union Parish clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union 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 Union Parish Records

❌ Myth: "Union Parish maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Union Parish are held by the Louisiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Union 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 Union Parish data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Louisiana state repository has verified, current Union Parish data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Union Parish assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Union 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)

Related — Union Parish & Louisiana Records

For records not specific to Union Parish, use Louisiana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Louisiana statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Louisiana: Tensas · Terrebonne · Vermilion · Vernon · Washington

About Union Parish, Louisiana

Union Parish is located in Louisiana. The parish seat is Farmerville.

  • Population: 20,617
  • Households: 8,172
  • Median household income: $47,068
  • Median home value: $117,300
  • Below poverty line: 26.8%
  • Land area: 876.9 sq mi
  • Population density: 23.5 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 2
  • NCES schools indexed: 6
Credit Union Websites | Office of Financial Institutions
Official Free
Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions P. Scott Jolly, Commissioner · Quarterly Report · Name Request · Record Requests · MENU · Depository · Record Requests · Custodian of Record · Banks · [Column Break] Credit Unions · Thrifts · Trust Company Directors ·
CR
Union Parish Warrants
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
CR
Public Information - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Official Free
Or you may email your public records request to the Deputy Secretary at docpublicrecords@la.gov . Only requests for public records as defined by the Louisiana Public Records Act in LSA-R.S. 44:1, et seq, should be directed to this address.
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. View the registry
welcome to louisiana vine - VINELink
Official Free
ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY USERS OF THIS SITE WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL BE USED ONLY FOR VINE SERVICES, INCLUDING NOTIFICATION PURPOSES. The VINE service representatives may contact you from time to time to ask about your experience with the VINELink site and our VINE services.
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Civil Office – Union Parish Sheriff's Office
Official Free
Sheriff’s Sales are conducted every Wednesday in the front lobby of UPSO at 10 a.m. Click the button below to view current items. Serve and execute court issued documents within Union Parish · Seizure and sale of movable and non-movable property · Collect and process all property taxes ...
CT
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.
CT
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
VT
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
VT
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
VT
Union Parish - The official website of Louisiana
Official Free
Register to vote or change voter registration online via the Secretary of State's website .
PR
Union County Property Appraiser - Record Search
Official Free
We offer appraisal services and maintain a comprehensive property database, making Union County public records easily accessible. When you search record property assessment information, you access the same property documentation used by the Union County tax assessor to calculate real estate taxes.
PR
actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records
Official Free
actDataScout.com is your online source for public record searching sponsored by select Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma counties, Virginia counties and cities, and Louisiana parishes. Access millions of records ranging from land ownership to tax records 24/7 from your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
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Recordings - Union County Clerk
Official Free
Registration is simple and secure, requiring only your name and email. Once registered, DOCALERT will send you an alert whenever a mortgage or deed bearing your name is recorded, so you can stay informed and act swiftly in the case of any unauthorized filings.
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Association | LA Clerks of Court Association
Official Free
This includes processing and recording criminal court proceedings, marriage licenses and other miscellaneous legal documents. In addition, each Clerk oversees all elections, election equipment, and election personnel. The offices around the state are different in design, size, and staffing, yet similar in purpose. Several of the parishes contain satellite offices. The Association provides benefits for its members and their eligible employees through the Louisiana Clerks of
BZ
Louisiana Business Filings
Business, Voter & Other
.gov

Statewide Louisiana business search.

sos.la.gov
BZ
Louisiana Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov

Louisiana SOS commercial search.

coraweb.sos.la.gov
WW
Home - Louisiana State Police
Official Free
Information on convicted Sex Offenders or Child Predators in the state of Louisiana.
🌐 lsp.org
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Online Public Vital Records Index
Official Free
Louisiana Vital Records Index · The following database searches help you locate vital records that are maintained by the secretary of state
LC
File Business Documents - Louisiana Secretary of State
Official Free
The Louisiana Secretary of State, Louisiana Department of Revenue, and Louisiana Workforce Commission are working to make it easy for you to manage your Louisiana business filings and tax account registrations from one location―the 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 licenses and permits required for your business, to reserve your new business name, and to complete your new…

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check criminal records in Union Parish?
For Union Parish criminal records, start with the Louisiana State Police for statewide background checks. Local source: Public Information - Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections — https://doc.la.gov/public-programs-resources/public-information/.
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.
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.
Are Union Parish records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.