The main Terrebonne Parish Courthouse phone number is (985) 868-5660, which rings the Clerk of Court’s office and handles most of what people call the courthouse about.1Louisiana Department of Health. Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court The courthouse is at 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, and houses the 32nd Judicial District Court along with several parish offices.232nd Judicial District Court. 32nd Judicial District Court Public hours for the Clerk’s office are generally 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with closures on state holidays.
Which Office That Number Reaches
The main line routes into several divisions inside the Clerk of Court. When you call, ask to be transferred to the one that fits your matter:3Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. Parish Directory
- Civil Processing and Civil Records for lawsuits, successions, adoptions, and marriage licenses.
- Criminal Records for traffic citations and misdemeanor or felony case files.
- Land Records and Archives for property deeds, mortgages, and historical conveyances.
- Bookkeeping for fee estimates on filings and certified copies.
The office also takes email at terrebonneclerk@gmail.com, and mail at P.O. Box 1569, Houma, LA 70361.4Louisiana Clerks of Court Association. Select Parish or Court
Other Numbers at the Courthouse
Not everything at the courthouse goes through the Clerk. A few direct lines save a transfer:
- 32nd Judicial District Court administration: (985) 873-6560 for questions aimed at the judges’ offices or court scheduling.232nd Judicial District Court. 32nd Judicial District Court
- City Court of Houma: (985) 868-4232 for smaller civil disputes and city ordinance violations.5Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court. Mortgage Department Fee Chart
- Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office: (985) 917-5254, at 3443 West Park Ave., Gray, LA 70359.
- District Attorney (32nd Judicial District): the office runs tpda.org, but a direct number is not listed through the parish directory. Calling the main courthouse line and asking for a transfer is the fastest route.
What to Have Ready Before You Call
Calls move faster when the caller has the key details in front of them. Before you dial (985) 868-5660, pull together:
- Full names of all parties, exactly as they appear on court documents, including maiden names or business entity names.
- The case or docket number, which appears on every document the court has issued in the matter and is the fastest way for staff to locate a file.
- Filing dates or an approximate year if you do not have a case number, so staff can narrow a manual search.
- The type of record you need. Whether it is a certified copy, a case status update, or filing instructions determines which division answers your questions.
Louisiana law gives any adult the right to inspect and copy public records, and the custodian cannot require you to explain why.6Louisiana State Legislature. Louisiana Revised Statutes 44:31 – Right to Examine Records The custodian can ask for proof of age and identification and may require you to sign an intake register before viewing files, so bring a valid photo ID if you plan to visit after the call.7Louisiana State Legislature. Louisiana Revised Statutes 44:32 – Duty to Permit Examination
Fees People Commonly Ask About
Two fees come up on the phone more than any others. A certified copy of a recorded document costs $10 plus a copy fee of $1 per page.5Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court. Mortgage Department Fee Chart For a marriage license, the Louisiana Department of Health lists the base fee at $27.50, with an additional $5 for each certified copy of the marriage certificate. Confirm the current total with the Clerk of Court, since individual parishes occasionally adjust processing charges.
Filing fees for civil lawsuits and other court matters vary by case type. The Bookkeeping Department, reached through (985) 868-5660, can give an exact estimate for your filing before you come in.5Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court. Mortgage Department Fee Chart Have the case type and court division ready.
When You Do Not Need to Call
Some questions can be answered without picking up the phone. The Clerk runs an online public records portal at search.terrebonneclerk.org for land records, court filings, and other recorded documents. Basic searches are free, though viewing full document images may require a subscription account.8Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court. Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court – Public Records Search Title research and historical property lookups usually finish online.
For filings, Terrebonne Parish uses the eFlex system for criminal e-filing, which requires a registered user account.9eFlex. eFlex Electronic Filing Civil e-filing availability through ClerkConnect varies by document type, so confirm with the Clerk before assuming your filing qualifies. Both systems collect filing fees online at submission. Processing generally takes three to five business days after receipt, and if your matter is time-sensitive, a follow-up call to (985) 868-5660 to confirm receipt is a smart precaution.1Louisiana Department of Health. Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court