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For additional information regarding services provided by various sections of the Elections Division, please use the following directory.
Commissioner of Elections Sherri Wharton Hadskey
225.922.0900
225.922.0945 fax
Elections Accounting
225.922.0900
225.922.0945 fax
Elections Business
225.922.0900
800.883.2805
225.922.0945 fax
Election Integrity Division
800.722.5305
225.925.4771 fax
Elections Field
225.922.2486
225.922.2910 fax
Elections Operations
225.922.2486
225.922.0826 fax
Elections Services
225.922.0900
800.883.2805
225.922.1167 fax
Disability Program
225.922.0900
800.883.2805
225.922.1167 fax
HAVA
225.287.7477
800.883.2805
225.922.1180 fax
For additional information regarding services provided by various sections of the Elections Division, please use the following directory.
Commissioner of Elections Sherri Wharton Hadskey
225.922.0900
225.922.0945 fax
Elections Accounting
225.922.0900
225.922.0945 fax
Elections Business
225.922.0900
800.883.2805
225.922.0945 fax
Election Integrity Division
800.722.5305
225.925.4771 fax
Elections Field
225.922.2486
225.922.2910 fax
Elections Operations
225.922.2486
225.922.0826 fax
Elections Services
225.922.0900
800.883.2805
225.922.1167 fax
Disability Program
225.922.0900
800.883.2805
225.922.1167 fax
HAVA
225.287.7477
800.883.2805
225.922.1180 fax
We're sorry our site is temporarily unavailable.
Please use the tabs above to locate our most frequently used services.
A searchable PDF of the contents of this section of the site was generated 7/21/2025.
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We are excited to offer geauxBIZ training sessions tailored for groups interested in learning how to effectively start and manage businesses using geauxBIZ, Louisiana's online business registration and licensing tool. These sessions will provide participants with comprehensive guidance on navigating the geauxBIZ portal and completing business filings. Whether your group consists of aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, or students, our training is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively register and maintain a business in Louisiana. We can customize the sessions to fit the specific needs and interests of your group and can conduct them either virtually or in person. |
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For additional information about the the services provided by the various section in the Commercial Division, please use the following directory to contact them.
Corporations
225.925.4704
225.932.5314 fax
Legal Services
225.925.4704
225.932.5317 fax
UCC
225.925.4701
225.922.1193
225.932.5318 fax
geauxBIZ
225.925.4704
225.932.5319 fax
For additional information about the the services provided by the various section in the Commercial Division, please use the following directory to contact them.
Corporations
225.925.4704
225.932.5314 fax
Legal Services
225.925.4704
225.932.5317 fax
UCC
225.925.4701
225.922.1193
225.932.5318 fax
geauxBIZ
225.925.4704
225.932.5319 fax
For additional information about the services provided by the Commisisons, Notary or Elections Services, please use the following directory to contact them directly:
Commissions Division
225.922.0330
225.922.0945 fax
Notary Division
225.922.0507
225.932.5359 fax
Elections Services
225.922.0900
225.922.0197 fax
Commissions Division
225.922.0330
225.922.0945 fax
Notary Division
225.922.0507
225.932.5359 fax
Elections Services
225.922.0900
225.922.0197 fax
Louisiana State Archives
The Louisiana State Archives is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For questions regarding visiting the Louisiana State Archives, please call 225-922-1000.
The Archives Research Library hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and patrons wishing to research archival materials from the permanent collections are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by calling 225-922-1208. Access to archival material ends at 3 p.m. on weekdays.
The Archives lobby, exhibit rooms and Research Library are also open on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access to archival material is not available on first Saturdays. Please note that when a major holiday falls on a Friday preceding or a Monday following the first Saturday of the month, the Archives Research Library will be closed on that first Saturday.
The Archives is located at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
The mailing address for all agency business is P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125.
Community Services
Archives Lobby
225.922.1000 general inquiries
225.922.2521 facility reservations
225.922.0433 fax
Research Library
225.922.1208 genealogy and research
225.922.2012 vital records
225.922.0433 fax
Archives Lobby
225.922.1000 general inquiries
225.922.2521 facility reservations
225.922.0433 fax
Research Library
225.922.1208 genealogy and research
225.922.2012 vital records
225.922.0433 fax
Agency Services
Historical & Permanent Records
225.922.0420
Imaging & Preservation Services
225.925.7552
225.922.0002 fax
Records Management & Retention
225.922.0104
225.922.1220 fax
Records Center
225.922.1224 temporary records storage
225.922.2513 fax
Historical & Permanent Records
225.922.0420
Imaging & Preservation Services
225.925.7552
225.922.0002 fax
Records Management & Retention
225.922.0104
225.922.1220 fax
Records Center
225.922.1224 temporary records storage
225.922.2513 fax
Museums
Museums Division
225.342.0500
Museums Division
225.342.0500
Nancy Landry
Secretary of State
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Catherine Newsome
First Assistant Secretary of State
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Shanda Jones
Undersecretary of Management and Finance
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Joel Watson
Deputy Secretary for Communications, Outreach and Promotions
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Kaylee Trisler
Public Information Officer
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Accounting Division
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.0929 fax
Louisiana State Archives
Melanie C. Montanaro
State Archivist and Executive Director
3851 Essen Lane
225.922.1000
225.922.0433 fax
geauxBIZ
Commercial Division
Amanda Baker
Commercial Administrator
8585 Archives Ave.
225.925.4704
225.932.5314 fax
Commissions Division
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2473 fax
GeauxVote
Elections Division
Sherri Wharton Hadskey
Commissioner of Elections
8585 Archives Ave.
800.883.2805
225.922.0900
225.922.0945 fax
Elections Operations
Bryce Bourg
Administrator
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2486
225.922.0197 fax
Human Resources Division
Daniel David
Director
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.925.6034 fax
Information Technology Division
Brad Harris
Director
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.925.4805 fax
Legal Division
Tray Wood
General Counsel
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.1180 fax
Museums Division
Thomas Carmody
State Museum Director
3015 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
318.632.2020
318.632.2056 fax
Outreach Division
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Elections Services
Heather Meyers
Director
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.0900
225.922.0197 fax
Purchasing Division
Derick Bond
Director
3851 Essen Lane
225.922.2880
225.922.1075 fax
Custodian of Public Records
Tray Wood
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Nancy Landry
Secretary of State
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Catherine Newsome
First Assistant Secretary of State
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Shanda Jones
Undersecretary of Management and Finance
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Joel Watson
Deputy Secretary for Communications, Outreach and Promotions
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Kaylee Trisler
Public Information Officer
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Accounting Division
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.0929 fax
Louisiana State Archives
Melanie C. Montanaro
State Archivist and Executive Director
3851 Essen Lane
225.922.1000
225.922.0433 fax
geauxBIZ
Commercial Division
Amanda Baker
Commercial Administrator
8585 Archives Ave.
225.925.4704
225.932.5314 fax
Commissions Division
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2473 fax
GeauxVote
Elections Division
Sherri Wharton Hadskey
Commissioner of Elections
8585 Archives Ave.
800.883.2805
225.922.0900
225.922.0945 fax
Elections Operations
Bryce Bourg
Administrator
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2486
225.922.0197 fax
Human Resources Division
Daniel David
Director
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.925.6034 fax
Information Technology Division
Brad Harris
Director
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.925.4805 fax
Legal Division
Tray Wood
General Counsel
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.1180 fax
Museums Division
Thomas Carmody
State Museum Director
3015 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
318.632.2020
318.632.2056 fax
Outreach Division
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax
Elections Services
Heather Meyers
Director
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.0900
225.922.0197 fax
Purchasing Division
Derick Bond
Director
3851 Essen Lane
225.922.2880
225.922.1075 fax
Custodian of Public Records
Tray Wood
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax