East Baton Rouge Parish Property Records
East Baton Rouge Parish property records are filed with the Clerk of Court and managed by the Parish Assessor in Baton Rouge. The clerk's office indexes all recorded instruments -- including deeds, mortgages, conveyances, liens, and land documents -- for this major metro parish that holds the state capital. It's one of the most active property markets in Louisiana, and multiple online search tools let you find recorded property documents, ownership data, and assessment information without ever going to the courthouse.
East Baton Rouge Parish Quick Facts
East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court is the official keeper of property records in East Baton Rouge Parish. Doug Welborn serves as clerk. His office records all deeds, mortgages, acts of sale, liens, and other documents that affect real property in the parish. Under La. Civ. Code art. 3338, these documents must be recorded to be effective against third parties. Filing with the clerk gives public notice of any interest in a property.
The office is open Monday through Friday. Staff can help you search old records or get certified copies. You can search online through Clerk Connect or visit in person. The clerk's office handles a high volume of recordings each day, given East Baton Rouge is a major metro parish.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court website shows the current tools available for record lookup. Visit the site to access online search options and find out what documents are on file.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court homepage is the starting point for online record access.
The clerk site gives you links to search tools, recording fee schedules, and contact info for the main office.
| Clerk | Doug Welborn |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 St. Louis St., Room 334 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 P.O. Box 1991, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 |
| Phone | (225) 389-3950 |
| dwelborn@ebrclerkofcourt.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | ebrclerk.com |
East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor
Brian Wilson serves as the Parish Assessor. His office sets the assessed value for all property in the parish. Under La. Const. art. VII § 18, residential property is assessed at 10% of fair market value. Other property is assessed at 15%. Public service property is at 25%. These rates apply across Louisiana, not just in East Baton Rouge.
The assessor's site at ebrpa.org lets you search property by address, owner name, or parcel number. You can find current assessed values, lot size, building data, and tax info. This is a free tool. No account is needed.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor website is a key resource for property data and ownership details.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor site gives access to property search, exemption info, and appeal procedures.
Use the assessor search to look up owner names, parcel data, and assessment values at no cost.
| Assessor | Brian Wilson |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 St. Louis St., Room 126 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
| Phone | (225) 389-3920 |
| Website | ebrpa.org |
Online Property Search Tools
East Baton Rouge Parish has several free online tools for property research. The EBRGIS Property Lookup at city.brla.gov lets you search by address and see parcel maps, aerial photos, and ownership data. This tool is run by the City-Parish government. It is one of the most detailed GIS tools in Louisiana.
A second GIS option is available at atlas.geoportalmaps.com/ebr. This tool shows parcel boundaries overlaid on map layers. You can zoom in on any part of the parish and click a parcel to see basic ownership and assessment data. Both GIS tools are free and do not need an account.
For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, use Clerk Connect at clerkconnect.com. This statewide portal lets you search the clerk's index by name, document type, or date. Some documents are available to view online. Others require a visit to the clerk's office for a full copy.
The EBRGIS Open Data portal at data-ebrgis.opendata.arcgis.com has downloadable data sets for those who need bulk parcel data or maps for research.
The East Baton Rouge Parish GIS property lookup tool provides parcel-level data directly from the city and parish government.
The EBRGIS property lookup tool is a free, map-based way to search parcels by address across the whole parish.
The GIS tool shows parcel lines, owner names, and other data tied to any address in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Clerk Connect is another major portal for property record searches across East Baton Rouge and other Louisiana parishes.
The Clerk Connect portal provides access to deed and mortgage records filed at the clerk's office across Louisiana parishes including East Baton Rouge.
Use Clerk Connect to search by grantor, grantee, or document type for East Baton Rouge Parish filings.
How to Search East Baton Rouge Parish Property Records
Start with the assessor's site at ebrpa.org for ownership and value data. Enter the address or owner name. You will see the parcel number, assessed value, and owner of record. Write down the parcel number. You can use it in other search tools.
Next, go to clerkconnect.com to search recorded documents. You can look up deeds by grantee name (buyer) or grantor name (seller). Mortgages show up under the borrower's name. You can also search by document type or date range. This helps you trace the ownership history of a property over time.
If you need a certified copy of a deed or mortgage, visit the clerk's office in person or check if the document is available for download through Clerk Connect. Bring the document number if you have it. Staff can print copies for you. Fees apply for certified copies.
The eClerks LA portal is another statewide option. It gives access to recorded documents in parishes that use the system. Check the site to see if East Baton Rouge Parish documents are available there as well.
Louisiana public records law under La. R.S. 44:1 makes most property records open to the public. You do not need to show a reason to access them. Anyone can search and get copies. Some records may be redacted if they contain exempt personal data, but deeds, mortgages, and liens are fully public.
Property Recording Laws in Louisiana
Louisiana follows the recordation doctrine for real property. Under La. Civ. Code art. 3338, a sale, mortgage, or other act affecting immovable property must be recorded in the parish where the property sits. If it is not recorded, third parties are not bound by it. This is why recording matters so much.
The clerk is required by law to keep permanent records. Under La. R.S. 44:411, certain public records including recorded acts must be kept as permanent records. This means deeds recorded years ago are still on file and can be retrieved today.
The public records law at La. R.S. 44:1 covers all government-held documents including property records. Any person may inspect or copy a public record. The custodian must respond within three business days. If a record is denied, the custodian must give a reason in writing.
The Louisiana Tax Commission at latax.state.la.us oversees assessments statewide. If you think your assessment is too high, you can appeal to the assessor first, then to the Louisiana Tax Commission.
Cities in East Baton Rouge Parish
Several major cities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish. All property records for land in these cities are filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court, regardless of which city the property sits in.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border East Baton Rouge. Property records for land in each of these parishes are kept by that parish's own clerk of court.