Louisiana Filing and E-Filing

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Louisiana has no single statewide e-filing site. Each parish Clerk of Court runs its own system, and many of them only accept e-filing from attorneys, so most people without a lawyer file on paper at the parish courthouse.

Call or check your parish Clerk of Court first. Some parishes such as Jefferson, Calcasieu, and Lafourche offer clerk e-filing, mostly for attorneys.

In Louisiana, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

Official Louisiana filing resources

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Louisiana official filing information (Louisiana judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Louisiana and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.lasc.org/

Find your parish Clerk of Court (Louisiana judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.laclerksofcourt.org/clerks-of-court

Louisiana family law forms (official index) (Louisiana judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Louisiana family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.lasc.org/court_managed_programs/LPSP/forms.asp

Louisiana court self-help resources (Louisiana courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Louisiana family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.louisianalawhelp.org

Louisiana rules of procedure (Louisiana judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Louisiana. https://www.lasc.org/rules

Official link data for Louisiana was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Can I file my own family papers online in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. Call or check your parish Clerk of Court first. Some parishes such as Jefferson, Calcasieu, and Lafourche offer clerk e-filing, mostly for attorneys.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Louisiana?

Divorce filing fee: ~$200-$400 by parish. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Louisiana?

Family cases in Louisiana are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family or Domestic Division. Louisiana's District Court hears divorce and custody; some parishes have dedicated family or juvenile courts. Louisiana uses parishes, not counties. The 64 parishes are grouped into judicial districts.