St. George Dissolution of Marriage Records
St. George dissolution of marriage records are maintained by the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court, which handles all civil and domestic court filings for the parish. St. George is a recently incorporated city within East Baton Rouge Parish and does not have a separate court system. Residents file for dissolution of marriage through the 19th Judicial District Court, and all records, certified copies, and judgments are available through the EBR Parish Clerk of Court at 300 North Blvd. in Baton Rouge.
St. George Quick Facts
Where to Get Dissolution of Marriage Records for St. George
St. George is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, incorporated in 2019. Because it is within the parish, all dissolution of marriage records for St. George residents are held by the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court, not by any St. George city office. The clerk's main office is at 300 North Blvd., Room 153, Baton Rouge, LA 70801. The Family Processing Department in Room 153 handles all divorce and domestic case records. Reach Family Processing at (225) 389-3936. The general clerk's line is (225) 389-7642.
A second EBR clerk office is at 9050 Airline Highway, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, phone (225) 293-2933. This location may be more convenient for St. George residents since it is on the south side of the metro area, closer to the St. George city limits. Both offices offer the same services for dissolution of marriage record requests and certified copies.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court website provides information on both office locations, ClerkConnect online access, and how to request dissolution of marriage records for St. George cases.
The EBR clerk's website covers both office locations, online access through ClerkConnect, and department contacts for the Family Processing Department that handles dissolution of marriage records for St. George residents.
| Court | 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge Parish |
|---|---|
| Main Office | 300 North Blvd., Room 153 Baton Rouge, LA 70801 |
| Main Phone | (225) 389-7642 |
| Family Processing | (225) 389-3936 |
| Airline Office | 9050 Airline Highway, Suite 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70815 |
| Airline Phone | (225) 293-2933 |
| PO Box 1991, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 | |
| Website | ebrclerk.com |
Searching Dissolution of Marriage Records Online
St. George residents can search dissolution of marriage records remotely through ClerkConnect, the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's online portal. The system operates 24 hours a day. Access tiers are: 24-hour pass for $20.00, 30-day subscription for $65.00, and 12-month subscription for $780.00. Since the EBR clerk went fully paperless in June 2018 and moved all records to ClerkConnect in June 2022, the portal contains the full range of dissolution of marriage case records available online.
The EBR Clerk online access page explains how to subscribe and what information is available through ClerkConnect. For individuals who only need to look up one case, the 24-hour pass at $20.00 is the most cost-effective option. Attorneys and others who search records regularly may find the monthly or annual subscription more practical.
ClerkConnect is the online portal for East Baton Rouge Parish dissolution of marriage records, giving St. George residents remote access to case information without traveling to the Baton Rouge courthouse.
For in-person searches, visit either clerk office location. Bring the names of both parties and the approximate filing year. A case number, if you have it, speeds things up. For mail requests, send your written request with case details, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to PO Box 1991, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.
Dissolution of Marriage Record Fees
Standard copies of dissolution of marriage records from the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call (225) 389-7642 or (225) 389-3936 to confirm the current certified copy fee before you request copies. Filing fees for new dissolution of marriage cases are set by the court. The clerk can quote you current filing costs when you call.
If you need a fee waiver, ask about the In Forma Pauperis process. Qualifying applicants can have filing fees waived based on income. The clerk's staff can explain what documentation you need to bring or mail to request the waiver from the 19th Judicial District Court.
ClerkConnect subscription fees are separate from copy fees. After finding a case in the portal, you can order copies from the clerk's office at the standard per-page rate. The online portal shows case information and documents based on your subscription level, but formal copies or certified copies require a separate request to the clerk.
Dissolution of Marriage Filing Process for St. George Residents
St. George residents file for dissolution of marriage through the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. Louisiana requires at least one spouse to be domiciled in the state for six months before filing. If you live in St. George and meet that requirement, you go to the clerk's main office at 300 North Blvd. or the Airline Highway branch to file your petition. There is no St. George-specific court. The 19th Judicial District Court, which sits in Baton Rouge, has jurisdiction over the case.
Louisiana Civil Code Article 102 provides a no-fault route. After filing and serving the other spouse, a waiting period begins. The wait is 180 days when no minor children are involved. If minor children are part of the case, the wait extends to 365 days. Once the waiting period ends, you go back to court and ask for the final judgment of dissolution of marriage.
Louisiana Civil Code Article 103 gives couples who have already been living apart another option. If you and your spouse have been separated for 180 days with no minor children, or 365 days with minor children, you can file under Article 103 and request a judgment right away without waiting through another period. Fault grounds such as adultery or a felony conviction are also available under Article 103.
Louisiana is a community property state under Civil Code Article 2325. All property acquired during the marriage belongs equally to both spouses. The dissolution of marriage proceeding addresses how community property is divided. Each spouse keeps separate property they had before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance. Disputes over property, custody, or support that cannot be resolved by agreement go before the judge.
The East Baton Rouge Family Court at 9000 Airline Highway handles related family matters including custody, support, and protective orders. St. George residents whose dissolution of marriage case involves those issues may also have hearings at the Family Court location.
Legal Help for Dissolution of Marriage in St. George
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and similar organizations provide free civil legal help to low-income residents, including those in St. George who need help with dissolution of marriage cases. Call 211 to connect with local assistance and check whether you qualify. The Louisiana State Bar Association's lawyer referral service can connect you with a family law attorney who handles dissolution of marriage cases in the Baton Rouge area.
The East Baton Rouge Family Court Online Self-Help Resource Center provides free fill-in petitions for dissolution of marriage. These let you complete the forms at home and print a ready-to-file petition. This is useful for straightforward uncontested cases. For cases with disputes over property, custody, or support, legal advice from an attorney can protect your rights.
The Law Library of Louisiana divorce guide covers Articles 102 and 103 in plain language. It is free online and explains residency rules, waiting periods, community property, and the overall dissolution of marriage process in Louisiana. Reading it before you file helps you understand what to expect at each step.
East Baton Rouge Parish Dissolution of Marriage Records
St. George is in East Baton Rouge Parish. All dissolution of marriage cases for St. George residents are filed and maintained by the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court and the 19th Judicial District Court. For full parish-level details on the court system, records access options, and additional resources, visit the East Baton Rouge Parish dissolution of marriage records page.
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Nearby Cities
Several other qualifying cities in the East Baton Rouge Parish area file dissolution of marriage cases through the same EBR Parish Clerk of Court. Visit their pages for local courthouse details.