Search Grant Parish Death Records
Grant Parish death records are held through the Louisiana Vital Records system, with the Clerk of Court in Colfax serving as the local point of access for certified death certificates for deaths occurring after July 9, 2012, available to immediate family members and authorized representatives who present valid identification and pay the required fee.
Grant Parish Death Records Quick Facts
Grant Parish Clerk of Court
Clerk Randall K. "Randy" Briggs and his staff at the Grant Parish Clerk of Court office in Colfax handle death certificate requests for the parish. The clerk acts as the custodian of parish death records and connects to the Louisiana Bureau of Vital Records database for deaths registered from July 2012 onward. Requests can be submitted in person or through written application sent to the office.
Grant Parish death records are accessible only to immediate family members, the surviving spouse, or legally recognized representatives. Each submission should include the full legal name of the deceased, the date of death, and valid government-issued identification. The fee is $26 per certificate.
- Address: 200 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417
- Mailing: P.O. Box 263, Colfax, LA 71417
- Phone: (318) 627-3246
- Fax: (318) 627-3201
- Website: grantparishclerkofcourt.com
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
The clerk's official website provides additional information about services and procedures. The screenshot below shows the Grant Parish Clerk of Court's main web page.
Grant Parish Clerk of Court official website
This site lists the office's services, hours, and contact details for requesting death certificates and other vital records.
Requesting a Death Certificate in Grant Parish
You can make a certified death certificate request in person at the Clerk's Office or by written application. If you're applying by mail or written request, include the deceased's full legal name, the exact date of death, your relationship to the deceased, a copy of your government-issued ID, and a check or money order for $26 made payable to the Grant Parish Clerk of Court.
In-person requests are typically processed the same day. Mailed requests may take longer depending on staff workload. The clerk will not issue certificates to people who don't meet the eligibility requirements under Louisiana law. If you're unsure whether you qualify, call the office before making the trip to Colfax.
The Grant Parish court records portal at louisianacourtrecords.us offers general information about parish court records, separate from death certificates.
Grant Parish court records information portal
This portal covers court records and case information alongside vital records guidance for Grant Parish.
Louisiana Department of Health Services in Grant Parish
The Louisiana Department of Health maintains a regional presence in Grant Parish through its local health unit. For general public health services and some vital records questions, this office can help direct you to the right agency. The LDH directory page for Grant Parish is at ldh.la.gov/directory/detail/14469.
Louisiana Department of Health directory for Grant Parish
This directory entry shows the local health services available in Grant Parish for residents who need vital records assistance.
Who Can Get a Grant Parish Death Certificate
Louisiana is a closed-record state. Death records do not become publicly accessible until 50 years after the date of death. Before that, only specific individuals may request certified copies.
Eligible requestors include the surviving spouse, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of the person named on the record. Legal guardians with a certified judgment of custody may also request records. Beyond direct family, authorized parties include attorneys who provide their bar roll number in writing, insurance beneficiaries who show a signed copy of the policy, succession representatives with certified letters of testamentary or administration, and licensed funeral directors within one year of the death. If you fall outside this list, you'll need to wait until the record is 50 years old to access it through the Louisiana State Archives.
Older Records and the State Archives
Grant Parish was formed on March 4, 1869, from parts of Rapides and Winn parishes. Parish-level civil records go back to that founding date. Statewide vital records registration began in 1914, meaning deaths before that year may not appear in the central database. Records older than 50 years are housed at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge.
The archives are located at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. You can reach their research library at (225) 922-1208. The online public vital records index for death records is available at sos.la.gov. Photocopy fees are $5 per page, and certified copies cost $10 with a three-year search.
State Vital Records Registry
Grant Parish residents who can't visit the Colfax courthouse in person may also use the Louisiana Vital Records Registry in New Orleans. The state charges $7 per certified copy, which is less than the local parish fee. Walk-in service runs from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
The state office address is 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112. For mail requests, use P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. Phone: (504) 593-5100. The portal is at ldh.la.gov/vital-records. Mail requests typically take 8 to 10 weeks. VitalChek offers an authorized online option with expedited processing for an additional fee.
Applicable Louisiana Statutes
Two key statutes govern access to death records in Louisiana. R.S. 40:40 sets the fees charged for certified vital record copies. R.S. 40:41 defines who can access death certificates and under what conditions. These laws apply equally to Grant Parish and every other parish in the state. Providing false information on a vital records application is a criminal offense under Louisiana law.
Cities in Grant Parish
Colfax is the parish seat and primary community in Grant Parish. No cities in this parish currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page. Residents throughout the parish should contact the Clerk of Court in Colfax for death certificate requests.
Nearby Parishes
Grant Parish is surrounded by several other central Louisiana parishes. These offices may be useful if a death occurred near a parish border: