Local Coverage
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana is served by its own District Court and Clerk of Court. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Lafayette Parish, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Louisiana's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Lafayette County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Lafayette County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Louisiana's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Lafayette County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Lafayette County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
District Court
800 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
(225) 342-9500
M-F: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Lafayette Parish are handled by the Louisiana District Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting Louisiana's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Lafayette County, Louisiana.