Search Shreveport Property Records
Shreveport property records are held by the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court and the Caddo Parish Assessor. All deeds, mortgages, liens, and conveyances for properties in Shreveport are filed at the parish level -- the city itself does not record or maintain land documents. The clerk's office has records going back to 1839 and offers both in-person access and online search options through the eClerks system. Searching Shreveport property records by name or address is free through the online index.
Shreveport Quick Facts
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court
The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court records all property documents for Shreveport. Deeds, mortgage instruments, and conveyances filed here become part of the official public record. The clerk maintains both a conveyance index and a mortgage index, as required by La. R.S. 44:411.
| Office | Caddo Parish Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Texas St., Room 103 Shreveport, LA 71101 |
| Phone | (318) 226-6780 |
| copies@caddoclerk.com | |
| Website | caddoclerk.com |
The clerk's office is at 501 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport, in the Caddo Parish Courthouse. Parking is available nearby. Staff can search records by name, date, or instrument number. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. You can request plain or certified copies at the counter.
The image below shows the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court website, which is the starting point for online access to Shreveport property records.
Source: caddoclerk.com
The clerk's site provides links to online search tools and information on how to record new documents for Shreveport properties.
Online Property Record Search in Shreveport
Shreveport offers several ways to search property records online. Both free and paid options are available depending on what you need.
The Caddo Parish Clerk of Court provides online access through their site at caddoclerk.com. You can also use Clerk Connect, a statewide platform for accessing recorded documents across Louisiana parishes. Clerk Connect is useful for title searches and historical document retrieval in Caddo Parish.
The clerk also offers a free interactive GIS mapping tool. This shows parcel boundaries, ownership data, and assessment information for Shreveport properties. The mapping tool is a good first step when researching a specific address or lot.
The eClerks Louisiana free index search lets you check what has been recorded by searching grantor and grantee names. The index shows document type, recording date, and instrument number. To get the actual document text, you need to visit the clerk's office or access through a paid system.
Under La. Civ. Code art. 3338, recorded documents give public notice of property rights. This is why searching the recorded index matters so much when buying or researching property in Shreveport.
Caddo Parish Assessor
The Caddo Parish Assessor sets values for all taxable property in Shreveport. The assessor's records are public and show owner names, legal descriptions, assessed values, and any homestead exemptions applied.
| Office | Caddo Parish Assessor |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Texas St., Room 101 Shreveport, LA 71101 |
| Phone | (318) 226-6481 |
| Website | caddoassessor.org |
Under La. Const. art. VII § 18, residential property in Louisiana is assessed at 10% of fair market value, commercial property at 15%, and certain property like inventory at 25%. The Caddo Assessor applies these rates when setting taxable values for all Shreveport parcels.
You can search the assessor's records at no cost online at caddoassessor.org. Search by owner name, address, or parcel number to find current valuation data. The assessor also offers an appeal process if you think the value assigned to your property is wrong.
The image below shows the Caddo Parish Assessor website, where you can look up Shreveport property values and owner information for free.
Source: caddoassessor.org
The assessor's free online search is a fast way to find basic ownership and valuation data for any parcel in Shreveport or Caddo Parish.
Types of Property Records Recorded in Caddo Parish
The Caddo Parish Clerk records many types of documents tied to real property in Shreveport. Each type serves a different legal purpose.
- Conveyances (Deeds): Transfer ownership from seller to buyer. Must be recorded to protect the buyer's rights under La. Civ. Code art. 3338.
- Mortgages: Secure loans against real property. The lender holds rights in the property until the loan is paid off.
- Cancellations: Show that a mortgage or lien has been paid and released.
- Judgment Liens: Court judgments recorded against a property owner attach to their real estate in the parish.
- Privileges (Contractor's Liens): Filed by contractors or suppliers who are owed money for work on a property.
- UCC Filings: Certain commercial financing agreements are recorded here when they involve real property fixtures.
- Plats: Subdivision maps showing lot layout and boundaries.
All of these records are public under La. R.S. 44:1. Anyone can ask to see or get copies. The clerk sets fees for copies, which vary by type and page count.
Getting Copies of Shreveport Property Records
You can get copies of Shreveport property records in several ways. The method you choose depends on how fast you need them and whether you need certified copies.
In person at the clerk's office is the most direct option. Visit Room 103 at 501 Texas Street. You can search the index there and request copies of specific documents. Staff will help you find records by name or instrument number. Pay the fee at the counter. Certified copies are available for an extra charge.
By email at copies@caddoclerk.com, you can send a request with the document details and ask about fees. This is useful if you know exactly what record you need but cannot visit in person.
Online through Clerk Connect or the clerk's own system, you may be able to find and download some records. Older historical records going back to 1839 may only be available in the physical index at the courthouse.
The Louisiana Tax Commission provides statewide assessment data and can be a secondary source for property research. The Office of State Lands handles records for state-owned land, which may be relevant for properties near public land in Caddo Parish.
Shreveport Planning and Zoning
For zoning, land use, and subdivision plat records in Shreveport, the Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission handles most of these matters. Their records are separate from the clerk's conveyance and mortgage index but are important for development and land use research.
The planning commission maintains zoning maps, subdivision approvals, and development plan records. If you need to know how a Shreveport property is zoned or what permits have been issued, start with the planning commission at shreveportcaddompc.com.
For full title research, most buyers and lenders work with a licensed title company or real estate attorney. A complete title search traces the chain of ownership through the clerk's recorded documents, checks for open mortgages, and looks for any liens or claims against the property.
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Caddo Parish Property Records
Shreveport is the parish seat of Caddo Parish, and all property records for the city are maintained at the Caddo Parish level. For full details on recording fees, online access, assessor data, and related resources, visit the Caddo Parish property records page.