Rapides Parish Clerk of Court
The Office of the Clerk of Court is established by the Louisiana Constitution. Under the Constitution, the Clerk is the Recorder of Mortgages, Clerk of the District Court and the Election Officer of the parish. The Clerk is an elected position with a four year term.
Welcome to Rapides Parish
Welcome to the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court’s Office, your trusted source for court records, legal filings, and public services. We are committed to serving our community with accuracy, transparency, and easy access to the information you need.
Honorable Karan A. Corley
Clerk of Court
New Civil Payment Option
Make Your Civil Suit Payment Online
(This is for Rapides Parish Civil suits only (NOT City Court); suit number must be provided)
To make a payment for Civil Suit fees, simply click the link below and follow the instructions.
Make Your Rapides Parish Civil Suit Payment Online
News and Alerts
March 9, 2026
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court would like to alert the public that an email scam has been circulating. The email notifies the recipient of a Notice to Appear in a court case, however, official court notifications that require court appearances are not sent via email for Rapides Parish. This email is a scam and
March 8, 2026
Protection of Private Information Pursuant to La. C.C.P. art. 253 and La. C.Cr.P. art. 14.1, filers are responsible for ensuring that private information is not included in any filing. No filing shall include the first five digits of any Social Security number, tax identification numbers, state identification numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account numbers, full
March 7, 2026
For Rapides Parish Clerk of Court Civil and Criminal filings through Clerk Connect, click the link below. Clerk Connect, Civil and Criminal Efiling click HERE
March 7, 2026
The Louisiana Clerks of Court Association has partnered with Tyler Technologies to provide an electronic filing service. Click HERE to learn more and register/sign in. Click HERE for Rules and Procedures for Electronic Filing and Storage – Pleadings, Documents, and Exhibits in Legal Proceedings
March 3, 2026
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court has partnered with CSC® eRecording to provide electronic recording services to Rapides Parish. Click HERE to learn more and register/sign in. Or, CSC may be reached by: Email: [email protected] Phone: (866) 652-0111
March 1, 2026
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court has partnered with eClerksLA eRecording to provide electronic recording services to Rapides Parish. Click HERE to learn more and register/sign in.
