Find Death Records in Caddo Parish

Caddo Parish death records are issued by the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court in Shreveport for deaths after July 2012. The Caddo Parish Health Unit on Creswell Avenue is another local resource for vital records matters. Note that the City of Shreveport does not issue death certificates -- all death certificate requests in Caddo Parish go through the Clerk of Court or the state. For older records, the Louisiana Vital Records Registry and the State Archives hold the full statewide collection.

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court - Death Records in Shreveport

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court is located in the courthouse on Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. Hon. "Mike" Spence currently serves as Clerk. The office handles death certificates for deaths after July 2012 and also manages court filings, land records, and other civil documents for the parish. The office is open Monday through Friday with slightly extended hours compared to many other parish clerks.

One thing worth knowing: the City of Shreveport has a vital records information page, but it does not issue birth or death certificates directly. That page references the Caddo Parish Clerk and the Caddo Parish Health Unit as the correct sources. If you contacted the city first, they will redirect you to the parish clerk anyway.

The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court website is the official source for death certificate requests in Shreveport.

The Caddo Parish Clerk website provides contact information, office hours, and details about records services for Shreveport and surrounding areas in Caddo Parish.

Caddo Parish Health Unit - Vital Records

The Caddo Parish Health Unit on Creswell Avenue is a second local resource for vital records in the Shreveport area. The health unit handles certain vital records inquiries and can help direct you to the right office for your specific request.

For death certificates specifically, the Clerk of Court is the primary issuing office for deaths after July 2012. The health unit is a useful contact if you have questions about local vital records or need help navigating which office handles your request.

Caddo Parish Death Records - Birth and Death Certificate Info

The clerk's office maintains a dedicated page on their website for birth and death certificate requests. That page covers who qualifies, what to bring, and what to expect when you arrive.

The Caddo Parish Clerk birth and death certificate page explains the full local process for requesting certified death records.

The Caddo Parish Clerk birth and death certificate page outlines eligibility requirements, acceptable ID forms, and the fee structure for certified death certificate requests in Shreveport.

Louisiana restricts death records under R.S. 40:41 for 50 years from the year of death. Only eligible family members and authorized individuals can request certified copies. The list includes the surviving spouse, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of the deceased. Legal guardians must show a certified court custody judgment. Attorneys, funeral directors, insurance beneficiaries, and succession representatives may also qualify under specific conditions.

The fee for a Caddo Parish death certificate is $26.00. State fee rules are found in R.S. 40:40. Vital record definitions come from R.S. 40:32. Making a false statement on a request can result in up to $10,000 in fines and five years in prison.

Caddo Parish Online Records Access

The Caddo Parish Clerk offers web-based record access for court and land records at tiered pricing. A daily pass costs $20. Monthly access is $50. A premium monthly subscription is $500 and includes more advanced search features. Printed pages from the system cost $0.60 each. Criminal background searches can be run for $20 per name, and court record certifications are $5.00 per document.

Death certificates are not part of the online access system. If you need a certified Caddo Parish death record, you must request it in person or by mail directly from the clerk's office. The online system is primarily useful for civil case research, land records, and probate matters related to an estate.

The City of Shreveport's vital records page clarifies that death certificates are issued by Caddo Parish, not the city government.

The Shreveport vital records page confirms that all death certificate requests must go through the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court or the state Vital Records Registry, not the city.

Louisiana Vital Records - Older Caddo Parish Death Records

For Caddo Parish deaths before July 2012, you need to contact the Louisiana Vital Records Registry in New Orleans. The registry serves the entire state and handles requests by walk-in, mail, and online through VitalChek.

Mail orders from the Vital Records Registry take 8 to 10 weeks. For faster service, order through VitalChek at (877) 605-8562. The LDH request page has mail request forms and instructions. The Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge at (225) 922-1000 holds records from 1911 through 1974, accessible once they are at least 50 years old.

Cities in Caddo Parish

Shreveport is the parish seat and the largest city in Caddo Parish. It has its own page with information on accessing local death records.

• Shreveport

Nearby Parishes

Caddo Parish is in the northwest corner of Louisiana and borders several other parishes. Each has its own clerk of court for death records.

• Bossier Parish
• De Soto Parish
• Red River Parish
• Natchitoches Parish
• Sabine Parish