Scott Residents Directory Search
The Scott residents directory draws from public records kept by Lafayette Parish agencies. Scott is a small city on the west side of Lafayette Parish. All of its court filings, property records, and land transfers go through parish offices in the city of Lafayette. Searching for a person tied to a Scott address means checking the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court for case data and land files, the Assessor for property tax rolls, and the City Court for minor civil and criminal matters. Several of these searches can be done online, and some are free of charge.
Scott Quick Facts
Scott Residents Directory at the Clerk of Court
The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court is where all court and land records for Scott are filed. The office sits at 800 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. The main phone number is (337) 291-6400. The clerk keeps civil suits, criminal case files, land transfers, mortgages, UCC records, and marriage licenses. If a document has been filed in connection with a Scott address, this is where it ends up.
The clerk office has specific departments for different record types. Civil records are at (337) 291-6316. Criminal records go through (337) 291-6329. Land records and research can be reached at (337) 291-6300. You can also email requests. Civil goes to CivilRecordsRequest@lpclerk.com. Criminal goes to CriminalRecordsRequest@lpclerk.com. Land record copies go to CopyDepartment@lpclerkc.com.
Something unique about Louisiana is that original documents filed with the clerk are not returned. Under Civil Code 2742, documents deposited with the Clerk of the District Court and Ex-Officio Recorder become part of the parish archives. So the clerk in Lafayette holds the original deed for every property sale in Scott. You can get copies, but the original stays with the parish.
Scott Residents Directory Online Search
The clerk runs two online databases. ClerkConnect covers court records. It has civil suit index data from 1986 to the present. Civil images start in 2006. It also has criminal, traffic, and family non-support case data with full details on charges, case history, and dispositions. This is useful for a Scott residents directory search when you need to check if someone has a court case on file.
The Lafayette Parish Assessor provides a free property search that covers all parcels in Scott, giving you tax assessment data and owner information through their online tools.
The second database is eSearch. This one covers land records. Mortgage and conveyance images go back to January 1, 1935. It includes UCC filings as well. The two systems are separate. You cannot search court cases on eSearch and cannot search land records on ClerkConnect. Both need a paid subscription.
The eSearch portal for Lafayette Parish land records shows mortgage and conveyance data dating back decades, covering all filed documents tied to Scott properties.
The subscription costs $100 to set up and $65 per month after that. Printing rates vary by record type. Mortgage and conveyance pages are $1 each. Criminal minute entries cost $10. Civil printing has no extra fee. For a one-time search, visiting the courthouse in person may cost less than signing up for the full subscription. These online tools are a central part of the Scott residents directory for anyone doing remote research.
Scott Residents Directory Property Records
The Lafayette Parish Assessor manages property tax data for Scott. The office is at 213 West Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. Phone is (337) 291-7080. Hours run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
A free property search tool is on the assessor's website. You can look up parcels by assessment number. Owner name searches only work for business personal property. For residential property in Scott, use the GIS map. It lets you search by address, subdivision, or legal description. The map shows parcel boundaries, owner names, and assessed values. It is a good starting point for any Scott property search.
The assessor data is for tax purposes only. It is not legal proof of who owns a parcel. If you need that, go to the clerk for a certified deed copy. But the assessor info still tells you a lot. It shows who is on the tax rolls, what the lot looks like, and how much it is worth for assessment. For many people, this is the first stop in the residents directory when looking up a Scott address.
Note: The assessor's Friday hours end at 11:00 AM, so plan visits early if you go on that day.
Scott Residents Directory and City Court
Lafayette City Court handles small cases that affect Scott residents. The court is at 105 East Convent Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. Phone is (337) 291-8720. The court covers state misdemeanors, city ordinance violations, small claims up to $5,000, civil cases up to $20,000, and eviction disputes.
The court has a free online case search. You can look up cases by name or case number. The data is from official court records but is not real-time. For the most current case info, call the court. This is a good tool for checking small civil matters or traffic cases tied to a Scott address.
Public Records Law for Scott
Louisiana public records law applies to all records held for Scott residents. Under R.S. 44:1, records kept by public bodies are open to the public. Under R.S. 44:31, anyone 18 or older can inspect and copy public records. Agencies have three business days to respond to a request. If they say no, they must give a written reason under R.S. 44:32.
These rules cover the clerk, assessor, registrar, and city court. Every office that holds records for Scott falls under the state public records act. If you make a request and get turned down, you have the right to go to court over it. The law is on the side of public access. This legal framework supports every source in the Scott residents directory.
Voter and Statewide Records for Scott
Voter registration data for Scott is managed by the Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters at 1010 Lafayette Street, Suite 313, Lafayette, LA 70501. Phone is (337) 291-7140. You can search voter records for free at the Louisiana Voter Portal. It shows registration status and polling info for voters in Scott and across the state. Voter data adds another layer to the residents directory for confirming where a person lives.
- The eClerks LA portal offers free access to records from multiple parishes
- City Court case search is free on the court website
- Assessor property search is free through the GIS map
- Clerk subscriptions run $65 per month plus $100 setup
Lafayette Parish Residents Directory
Scott is part of Lafayette Parish. For a full overview of every parish office, online tool, and fee, check the Lafayette Parish residents directory page. It covers the clerk, assessor, registrar, and city court from the parish level.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to Scott in Lafayette Parish. Records for people in these areas are handled by the same parish offices.