Orleans Parish Death Records

To find death files in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, use the record list shown below. The tool gives wide reach across old and new records. With this, you can look through many kinds of info. The Orleans Parish Death Records search can help you find key facts. You’ll see names, death dates, and how folks passed. It’s built to help both deep digs and quick checks.

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Orleans Parish Vital Records Office
Address: 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 593-5100

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Official Orleans Parish Death Records Resources

Agency Info	Description
Louisiana Department of Health – Bureau of Vital Records and Stats 1450 Poydras Street Suite 400 New Orleans LA 70112 504 593 5100	Handles birth and death files for all of Louisiana. In Orleans Parish, they keep all recent deaths. You can ask by mail, web or in person. They run the main state office.
Louisiana State Archives – Sec of State 3851 Essen Lane Baton Rouge LA 70809 225 922 1206	Keeps old death files over 50 years for Orleans and all other parishes. Lists go back to the 1800s. Great for those who trace family roots. Site has search tool.
New Orleans Coroner’s Office 3001 Earhart Boulevard New Orleans LA 70125 504 658 9660	In Orleans Parish, this group looks into any odd deaths. They can share autopsy or test info if you ask. Part of the local med and law work.
Orleans Parish Clerk of Civil District Court 421 Loyola Avenue Room 402 New Orleans LA 70112 504 592 9100	While not the main death file group, they keep court docs and civil files for Orleans. May help with some past death proof if in court.
City of New Orleans Vital Records Info 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans LA 70112 504 658 9000	Has help links and info on how to get death and birth files in Orleans Parish. Helps folks reach the state office.
Orleans Parish Genealogy – RootsWeb Online	Great site with lists and info for deaths, births, and kin search in Orleans Parish. More for those who want to trace old family ties.
Orleans Parish Coroner’s Records – City Archives 219 Loyola Avenue New Orleans LA 70112 504 596 2610	Keeps past coroner papers for Orleans Parish like inquests or autopsies. Fine source for those who study old local files.