Pursuant to LSA-R.S. 1:55, the Clerk's office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Legal Holiday Memorandum - Observance of Good Friday
The Clerk of Civil District Court’s office has created and implemented an Electronic Workflow. This workflow allows for the transmission of documents electronically from the Clerk’s office to the Court and back. This process includes electronic signing of documents.
Therefore, we are offering seminars that include free continuing legal education (CLE) credit for one hour. The seminars will be held as follows:
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
To register, please email us at cdcclerk@orleanscivilclerk.com or call (504) 407-0042. Seating is limited. Updates to Features and Functionality for the Online Systems - Free CLE Seminars
Chelsey Richard Napoleon Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder |
Our office consists of two divisions - Land Records and Civil. Our Civil Division is where civil cases, such as personal injury, accidents, successions and foreclosures are filed. Domestic matters, such as divorce and child support, are also handled in the Civil Division. Our Land Records Division is where documents regarding property are recorded. Documents regarding changes in ownership, sales donations, as well as, mortgages, liens, and encumbrances are recorded in our Land Records Division. The Notarial Archives Research Center is also located in our Land Records Division. These documents, which date back to the 1700s, represent the rich history of New Orleans. Our archives can be used for property, genealogical, architectural and landscaping research. To make the information we maintain more accessible, all documents recorded and filed in the Clerk's Office are scanned and can be accessed electronically online. As committed public servants, we are available to you in person, by mail, by telephone, and via our website.  |