St. Tammany Parish Dissolution of Marriage Records

Dissolution of marriage records in St. Tammany Parish are kept by the Clerk of Court in Covington, where the 22nd Judicial District Court handles all family law filings. You can search cases online through two subscription portals, request certified copies in person at the courthouse, or use the public access terminals at no charge during business hours.

St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court maintains all dissolution of marriage case files in St. Tammany Parish. The main office is at 701 N. Columbia Street in Covington. A branch office in Slidell serves residents on the east side of the parish. Under Louisiana Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1, civil court records including dissolution of marriage cases are available to the public. Viewing records in person during business hours is free. You pay only when you print or request certified copies.

Jessica Jenkins Brewster serves as Clerk of Court. Her office handles civil filings, record searches, certified copy requests, and all documents related to dissolution of marriage cases filed in the 22nd JDC. Routine requests can be made at the courthouse filing window without an appointment. If you call ahead, staff can have records pulled and ready when you arrive, which saves time. The main line is (985) 809-8700.

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court website gives access to both online records systems, copy request forms, and contact details for each department. The site also lists important notices about fees and processing rules that apply to dissolution of marriage requests.

The clerk's office has posted several key notices that affect how records are accessed. Effective January 1, 2026, a 2.75% credit card processing fee applies on the Land Records (Legacy) site. Sealed records are not available online due to technical issues; call (985) 809-8700 for those. Protective orders are not processed after 3:00 p.m. If you need help with a protective order, contact Safe Harbor at (985) 626-5740.

The clerk's website shows both online subscription portals, fee schedules, and contact details for the Covington and Slidell offices.

Search St. Tammany Parish Dissolution of Marriage Records Online

St. Tammany Parish offers two separate subscription programs for online access to dissolution of marriage records. Each system covers different date ranges and has its own pricing structure. Both are available through the clerk's website.

The Legacy Public Records system covers civil case data from 1992 through April 25, 2019, and civil case document images from 1994 through April 25, 2019. It also includes marriage license data going back to 1810. Access rates are $20 for 24 hours, $30 for one month, $90 for three months, $180 for six months, and $360 for one year. Online copy and print costs $0.75 per page.

The Odyssey WebROA system covers civil case data from 1992 through the present and civil case document images from 1994 through the present. This is the current system for active cases. Basic access is free. Premium access costs $90 per month or $900 per year. Pro access costs $180 per month or $1,800 per year. The paid tiers include additional search tools and faster document retrieval. For most dissolution of marriage searches, the free Basic tier gives enough to locate a case number and see basic status information.

Public access terminals at the Covington courthouse let you search and view records at no charge Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. If you only need to confirm a case number or check on a filing date, the terminals at the courthouse are the simplest option.

E-Certification is also available online. Land records cost $10 per document plus $0.75 per page. Court records cost $5 per document plus $0.75 per page. Certified copies carry the same evidentiary weight as copies obtained in person and are accepted by most agencies and courts.

22nd Judicial District Court Dissolution of Marriage

All dissolution of marriage cases in St. Tammany Parish are filed in the 22nd Judicial District Court. The court is located at 701 N. Columbia Street in Covington, the same building as the Clerk of Court. The court's main line is (985) 809-5300. A self-help line is available at (985) 809-5455 for people who need assistance with forms or procedure. The 22nd JDC also serves Washington Parish.

The court has specific rules for dissolution of marriage cases filed under Louisiana Civil Code Article 103(1). A Judgment of Divorce under Art. 103(1) may be accomplished in accordance with Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 969(B). In those situations, the person filing and their attorney must complete the appropriate divorce checklist. The checklist and affidavit must accompany the filing of the Judgment of Divorce. If either item is missing, the clerk's office will not process the filing. These rules are set by the court and apply to all cases in the 22nd JDC.

Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 102, a dissolution of marriage requires a 180-day waiting period with no minor children, or 365 days when minor children are involved. Article 103 allows filing when spouses have already been living separate and apart for the required period, or on fault grounds. The residency requirement is six months in Louisiana before filing.

The 22nd JDC Law Library is located at 701 N. Columbia Street, Room 2301, in Covington. The phone number is (985) 809-5350. The library has self-help resources for dissolution of marriage cases, including form books and procedure guides. Staff can point you to what you need but cannot give legal advice. The Self-Help program also offers free legal forms for divorce, living wills, protective orders, and expungement. These are available through the court at no charge.

How to Get Dissolution of Marriage Records in St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany Parish gives you several ways to get dissolution of marriage records. In person at the Covington courthouse is the fastest way for same-day copies. The Slidell branch office is also open for record requests. Online access is available around the clock through Legacy and Odyssey. Mail requests work if you cannot visit either office.

For in-person requests, go to 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, during business hours. Complete a request form at the filing window. You will need the names of both parties, the approximate date of the dissolution of marriage, and the case number if you have it. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. The search fee is $5 and copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies add a certification fee on top of the per-page rate. The same process applies at the Slidell branch office.

For mail requests, write to the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court at 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433. Include the case details, a copy of your photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order for the fees. The office will search, retrieve, and mail copies back to you. Allow extra time for mail requests, as processing may take several business days depending on demand.

Records go back to 1992 in the online systems. For cases older than that, in-person requests at the courthouse may be needed to access physical files or earlier index records.

Louisiana Vital Records and Dissolution of Marriage

The Louisiana Department of Health does not issue dissolution of marriage decrees. LDH only handles birth, death, and marriage certificates through its Vital Records office. For a certified copy of a dissolution of marriage judgment, you must go to the Clerk of Court in the parish where the case was filed. In St. Tammany Parish, that is the clerk's office in Covington.

The LDH vital records page explains what the state does and does not issue. It confirms that divorce decrees come from the clerk of court, not from the state health office. This is a common source of confusion, especially for people who have moved parishes or obtained a divorce in another state.

If you need to verify a dissolution of marriage for legal purposes, the certified copy from the clerk carries the court's seal and is the accepted document. Most courts, agencies, and financial institutions require the certified version. A plain copy works for reference but not for legal proof.

Cities in St. Tammany Parish

All communities in St. Tammany Parish file dissolution of marriage cases through the 22nd Judicial District Court in Covington. Slidell is the largest city in the parish and the only one that qualifies for its own page. Residents of Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville, and other communities also file through the same court and clerk's office.

Nearby Parishes

St. Tammany Parish borders several other parishes on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. If you are not sure which parish handles your dissolution of marriage case, the filing goes in the parish where either spouse is domiciled at the time of filing.