Tensas Parish Clerk of Court
201 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, Louisiana, 71366

Contact & location
- Address
- 201 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, Louisiana, 71366
- Records for
- St. Joseph County, Louisiana
- Phone
- 318-766-3921
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Louisiana state records
St. Joseph County follows Louisiana’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- 0 days
- Statewide processing
- 4,597,740
- Louisiana population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate | $10.00 | 0 daysLouisiana estimate |
| Divorce Record | $2.00 | 0 daysLouisiana estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Tensas Parish Clerk of Court’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as , and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of St. Joseph. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★2.5 (4)- ★★★★★Charles FryGoogle
Good
- ★★★★★Jasen HookGoogle
People are very nice...
- ★★★★★TooReal4YouuGoogle
All I'm going to say is the FBI needs to look into this place