Union Parish Property Records

Union Parish property records are filed at the Clerk of Court in Farmerville, covering deeds, mortgages, conveyances, and other land instruments recorded for real estate in this north Louisiana parish. You can search Union Parish property records through the statewide eClerks LA system, which offers a free name-based index lookup. For ownership data and assessed values, the parish assessor also provides a separate online search tool at no cost. Together, these two resources cover most basic property research needs without a visit to the Farmerville courthouse.

Union Parish Clerk of Court

Dodi Eubanks is the Union Parish Clerk of Court. The office is at 100 E. Bayou St., Suite 105, Farmerville, LA 71241. Phone is (318) 368-3055, fax is (318) 368-3861. The clerk's website is at upclerk.com.

The clerk records all property instruments filed in Union Parish and maintains the official index of conveyances and mortgages. The office also offers eFiling and eRecording for documents submitted electronically. This is useful for attorneys and title companies that want to record without making the trip to Farmerville. Check upclerk.com for current eRecording requirements and accepted file formats.

The screenshot below shows the Union Parish Clerk of Court homepage. Visit upclerk.com to access eFiling tools, public record request information, and contact details for the Farmerville office.

The clerk's site is the primary resource for understanding recording procedures, current fees, and how to request certified copies of Union Parish property documents.

What Property Records Are Kept in Union Parish

The clerk records all instruments affecting real property in Union Parish. Conveyances, mortgages, liens, releases, UCC filings, mineral leases, timber rights, and plat maps are all on file here. Each document is indexed by grantor and grantee name, which is how title researchers trace ownership chains from one party to the next.

Under La. R.S. 44:1, all of these are public records. Anyone can inspect them or request copies. No reason is required. Fees apply for certified copies.

Louisiana's recording doctrine is set out in La. Civ. Code art. 3338. An act affecting immovable property has no legal effect against third parties until it is recorded in the parish where the land sits. For Union Parish property, that means filing in Farmerville. A deed that isn't filed on time can lose priority to a later buyer or creditor who does record.

Union is a rural parish in northeastern Louisiana. Much of the land is agricultural or timberland. Mineral rights instruments and timber leases are common in the record set alongside residential deeds and mortgages. Title searches on rural tracts may require going back many years to trace ownership through multiple transactions and family transfers.

How to Search Union Parish Property Records

The clerk's website at upclerk.com is the first place to check for any online access to Union Parish land records. The office offers eFiling and eRecording, so a search portal may also be available through the site.

eClerks LA is a free statewide index that covers most Louisiana parishes. Search by name and date range at no cost to find instrument numbers, recording dates, and document types on file in Union Parish. This is a good starting point for any remote title research.

Clerk Connect is a subscription service used by title abstractors and attorneys who search across multiple Louisiana parishes. It may carry Union Parish records. Check before subscribing to confirm coverage.

In-person searches at the Farmerville courthouse remain the most thorough option. Staff can assist with name-based searches and pull records. Bring the owner's name, approximate dates, and any prior book and page numbers you have. For rural tracts, a section, township, and range description is also helpful.

The screenshot below shows the Union Parish Assessor website. Visit unionparishassessor.com to search property by owner name, address, or parcel number at no cost.

The assessor's free search shows ownership details, assessed values, and homestead exemption status -- useful background before pulling deed and mortgage records from the clerk's office.

Union Parish Assessor

Lance Futch is the Union Parish Assessor. The office is at the Union Parish Courthouse in Farmerville, LA 71241. Phone is (318) 368-3047. The assessor's website is at unionparishassessor.com. Property searches are free -- no login or subscription needed.

Under La. Const. art. VII sec. 18, Louisiana assesses residential property at 10% of fair market value, commercial property at 15%, and public service properties at 25%. Owner-occupied primary residences may qualify for the homestead exemption, which reduces taxable assessed value. The free assessor search is a good first step for any Union Parish property research before you pull documents from the clerk.

Property Taxes in Union Parish

Property taxes in Union Parish are due December 31 each year. Bills go out in November. Late payment brings interest and penalties. After nonpayment continues, the property can go to a tax sale. Louisiana gives delinquent owners three years to redeem by paying back taxes, interest, and costs.

Under La. R.S. 44:411, tax rolls and related records must be kept permanently. This matters when doing older title research. Historical tax records can help surface ownership gaps, particularly on large rural tracts where the chain of title may run back through many generations. Title attorneys often check both the clerk's conveyance index and the tax rolls when dealing with a title problem.

Tax sale certificates and redemption records are filed with the clerk's office. If a property has gone through a tax sale, that history will appear in a title search. Always check before closing on Union Parish property. The Union Parish Sheriff's Office collects property taxes. For questions about whether taxes are current on a specific parcel, contact the sheriff's tax division directly.

Nearby Parishes

Properties near parish borders may have records in neighboring parishes. Check these if your search involves land close to the boundary lines.