Metairie Residents Directory Search
Metairie is the largest unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish and one of the most populated areas in the state. Because Metairie has no city government of its own, all public records for Metairie residents go through Jefferson Parish offices. The residents directory for Metairie pulls from parish court files, property rolls, voter data, and other public sources held at East Bank offices. You can search these records online through the parish clerk system or visit the Yenni Building in person. Most record types are open to the public under Louisiana law.
Metairie Quick Facts
Metairie Residents Directory Records
Public records for Metairie come from the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk keeps court files, land records, and marriage data. Metairie sits on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. The East Bank office is at the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 603, Jefferson, LA 70123. You can call them at (504) 736-6394. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Since Metairie is unincorporated, there is no separate city clerk or city court. All civil and criminal cases for Metairie residents go through the 24th Judicial District Court. First Parish Court handles small civil claims and minor cases on the East Bank. The main courthouse is in Gretna at 200 Derbigny St., but the East Bank branch at the Yenni Building serves most Metairie needs without crossing the river.
| Office | Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, East Bank |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Ste. 603 Jefferson, LA 70123 |
| Phone | (504) 736-6394 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | jpclerkofcourt.us |
Bring a valid photo ID when you go in person. The staff can look up records by name or case number. Copies cost extra. Certified copies have a fee on top of the per-page charge.
Metairie Residents Directory Online
The fastest way to search the Metairie residents directory is through JeffNet. This is the online portal run by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. JeffNet has been live since 2004 and holds civil case data from 1983, criminal records from 1994, and land records going back to 1825. A monthly pass costs $50, or you can pay $5 for 24 hours of full access. Document downloads cost $0.75 per page. There is also a 2.75% fee on credit card payments.
The JeffNet login page is where you start your search. You can look up people by name to find civil suits, criminal charges, property transfers, and more. For Metairie residents, all of these records sit in the Jefferson Parish system since there is no separate city database.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court main site at jpclerkofcourt.us shows current search tools and any fees that may have changed. JeffNet covers these record types for Metairie residents:
- Civil case files from the 24th JDC (1983 to present)
- Criminal case records (1994 to present)
- Mortgage and conveyance documents (1825 to present)
- First Parish Court civil cases (1986 to present)
- Marriage license images (1825 to 1950)
Note: Marriage license images from 1950 to the present are not on JeffNet and must be requested in person or by mail.
Metairie Residents Directory Portal
The JeffNet system is the main portal for searching Metairie public records. You can view the JeffNet login page to get started with your search or set up a new account.
The search tool lets you pull up civil, criminal, and property records for anyone in Jefferson Parish, including all Metairie residents. First-time users can pick the 24-hour pass to test it out before signing up for a monthly plan.
The clerk of court also runs a main site with forms, contact details, and office info. This is where you can find mailing addresses for record requests if you do not want to use the online system.
The site lists all departments and phone numbers. Metairie residents use the East Bank contact numbers since the main office in Gretna serves the West Bank.
Metairie Property Residents Directory
The Jefferson Parish Assessor keeps property data for Metairie. This includes ownership info, legal descriptions, assessed values, and tax amounts. The assessor site at jpassessor.com lets you search for free. You do not need an account. Just type in an address, parcel number, or owner name and the system pulls up the record.
The East Bank assessor office is at the Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 901, Harahan, LA 70123. The phone number is 504-736-6370. Hours are the same as the clerk office. If you need to file for a homestead exemption, you must go in person with your act of sale and a photo ID. The assessor can also show you millage rates by ward so you know what tax rate applies to a Metairie address. Recent sales may take a few weeks to show up in the online system, so call the office if you need the most current data.
Note: The assessor property search is free and does not need the JeffNet subscription.
Metairie Residents Directory Laws
Louisiana has strong public records rules. Under R.S. 44:1, most government documents are open to the public. This covers court files, property records, voter rolls, and other data that the Metairie residents directory draws from. The law says any person can look at these records. You do not have to give a reason for your search.
When you ask for records, the custodian must respond within three business days. That comes from R.S. 44:32. If the office says no, they have to tell you why in writing. Under R.S. 44:31, you can look at records during normal business hours. The office can charge for copies but not for just looking. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.
Some records are off limits. Juvenile court files in Jefferson Parish are not public. The Juvenile Justice Complex is at 1546 Gretna Blvd. in Harvey, and those records stay sealed under state law. Voter data has some limits too, though basic registration info is open through the Louisiana Voter Portal.
Metairie Residents Directory Requests
If you need records from Jefferson Parish government offices (not court records), you can submit a request through the parish public records portal. The NextRequest system lets you file online, track your request, and get files sent back digitally. This covers records held by the parish attorney's office and other parish departments.
The portal sends you updates as your request moves through the system. Most requests are free to file. The parish may charge for large document sets or for staff time on complex requests. The Jefferson Parish Attorney's East Bank office is at the Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 701, phone 504-736-6300.
Metairie Voter Residents Directory
The Jefferson Parish Registrar of Voters keeps voter registration data for Metairie. The East Bank office is at the Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Room 502. The phone is 504-736-6191. You can check voter registration status, find your polling place, and see election results through the state voter portal. Basic voter info is part of the public record in Louisiana, though some details may be restricted.
The registrar can help with address changes, party updates, and early voting info. Metairie voters fall under the Jefferson Parish election system since the community has no city government of its own. All local elections run through the parish.
Jefferson Parish Residents Directory
Metairie is in Jefferson Parish, and all public records go through the parish system. For the full list of Jefferson Parish offices, fee details, court info, and other record sources, see the main Jefferson Parish residents directory page.
Nearby Cities
Other communities near Metairie that have their own residents directory pages:
Kenner is just west of Metairie and also sits on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. Harahan borders Metairie to the west as well but is a smaller municipality. New Orleans is right next door to the east in Orleans Parish, with its own court system and record offices.