Find Death Records in Livingston Parish
Livingston Parish death records are available at two clerk of court locations: the main office in Livingston and a satellite office in Denham Springs. Both offices can issue death certificates for deaths that occurred in Louisiana after July 7, 2012.
Livingston Parish Death Records Quick Facts
Clerk of Court Locations
Livingston Parish has two clerk of court offices where you can get a death certificate. The main office is at 20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754. The satellite office is at 145 Del Orleans Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite E, Denham Springs, LA 70726. Both are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reach either office by phone at (225) 686-2216 or (225) 686-4027. There is also a toll-free number: (877) 854-1579.
Mail requests go to P.O. Box 1150, Livingston, LA 70754. For email inquiries, contact laura.macias@livclerk.org. The current clerk of court is Hon. Jason Harris. The clerk's full website is at www.livclerk.org, where you can find forms, FAQs, and service information.
Both the Livingston and Denham Springs locations handle death certificate requests for deaths that occurred in the state of Louisiana after July 7, 2012. The two-location setup is convenient for residents on either side of the parish. You do not need to go to a specific office based on where you live.
The following screenshot is from the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court FAQs page, which covers questions about obtaining death and birth certificates at both office locations.
The FAQs page answers common questions about death certificates, including what to bring, where to go, and what to do if the death occurred before 2012.
Death Certificate Fees and Coverage
The fee for a death certificate at the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court is $26.00 per certified copy. That fee applies at both office locations. For birth certificates, the long form is $34, and the state short form is $15. These are separate from death certificate fees and mentioned here only so you know the full fee schedule if you need multiple types of vital records.
Coverage starts with deaths that occurred on or after July 7, 2012. For any death before that date, the clerk's office cannot help. You must contact Louisiana Vital Records in New Orleans at (504) 593-5100 for those older records. The clerk's own FAQs make this clear: "You will need to contact Vital Records in New Orleans at 504-593-5100 for any death certificate prior to this date."
Amendments and alterations to death certificates must go through Louisiana Vital Records in New Orleans regardless of when the death occurred. The parish clerk's office does not have authority to change a death certificate once it has been filed.
Who May Request a Death Certificate
Louisiana is a closed-record state for death certificates during the first 50 years after a death. Not every person can get a copy. The law limits access to close family members and certain others with a legal interest in the record.
Authorized requesters include the surviving spouse, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of the person who died. Beyond immediate family, others who may qualify include legal guardians with a certified custody judgment, insurance beneficiaries, succession representatives, and licensed attorneys (who must supply their bar roll number). Funeral directors can get a death certificate within one year of the death. Each requester must show valid identification and provide any required supporting documents.
After 50 years, the record is open to the public. Anyone can request a certified copy at that point without needing to show a family relationship or legal interest.
Online Records Access
The Livingston Parish Clerk's office offers online access to public records. A subscription is required for full record images. The eClerks LA portal provides a free index search, which lets you look up case numbers and filing dates without a paid account. You can search the statewide index at eclerksla.com.
The following image is from the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court's main website, showing the office's services and general information for residents.
The clerk's website also notes a Fraud Alert Notification system for land records, which lets property owners monitor their records for suspicious filings.
For death certificate searches specifically, there is no online lookup tool. You must contact the clerk's office directly or visit in person. The online portals are for court case records and land records, not vital records like death certificates.
The clerk's office also has an image showing vital records services including both birth and death certificate information.
That page covers both birth and death certificate procedures, fees, and what documents you need to bring when visiting the office.
Louisiana Vital Records: Pre-2012 Deaths
The Louisiana Vital Records Registry handles all death records for deaths that occurred before July 7, 2012. The registry is at 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. Phone: (504) 593-5100. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
The fee at the state level is $7 per copy, which is lower than the parish fee. Mail requests typically take 8 to 10 weeks. Online ordering through VitalChek is available for an additional convenience fee. Visit ldh.la.gov/vital-records for current forms and ordering instructions.
For historical records more than 50 years old, the Louisiana State Archives at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge also holds death records. The research library number is (225) 922-1208. Certified copies from the Archives are $10, with a 3-year search per surname included.
Louisiana Death Record Statutes
The rules for death record access come from Louisiana Revised Statutes R.S. 40:40 and R.S. 40:41. R.S. 40:40 deals with the registration of vital events in the state. R.S. 40:41 defines who has the right to access those records and under what terms. The 50-year confidentiality rule, the authorized requester categories, and the fee structure all trace back to these statutes.
Cities in Livingston Parish
The parish seat is Livingston, and the largest city is Denham Springs, which also has a clerk of court satellite office. No cities in Livingston Parish meet the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site. Other communities in the parish include Walker, Springfield, Albany, and Watson. Residents of any of these areas should contact the clerk's office in Livingston or Denham Springs.
Nearby Parishes
Death records follow the parish where the death occurred, not where the deceased lived. If a death happened near a parish boundary, confirm which parish the location falls in before submitting a request.