An Ouachita Parish address request needs to show both where a structure will sit and where its access meets the road. A parcel location alone does not provide the two points requested by the Parish’s online form. Addressing office Officially linked request form
Draw two points before starting the map
The DataScout form linked by the Parish asks for a structure location and a road-access location. It also asks for the signed access-road name, distance from that road and a location description.
Make a simple working sketch with the structure, driveway connection and useful nearby landmarks. Use it to check that the two map selections represent different things. Do not select your current phone location if you are standing somewhere other than the point the form requests.
Keep the people and properties distinct
The form separates four roles:
| Role | What it identifies |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Person completing the request |
| Structure owner | Owner of the building, if different |
| Land or parcel owner | Owner of the land, if different |
| Anticipated occupant | Person or business expected to use the address, if known |
An applicant’s mailing address is not a substitute for the new structure’s location. Likewise, owning the parcel does not necessarily identify the future occupant.
Explain the development plan
The Parish addressing page asks people establishing a residence or business to explain how the land will be developed, including future plans. It lists 318-387-2593 and says site verification may be needed.
The request form describes five to seven business days as typical, while warning that a required site visit can delay assignment. Treat that as a stated expectation, not a guaranteed completion date.
Address assignment is the task of this form. It does not by itself issue a building permit, approve a driveway or activate utilities.
We checked the Parish-to-form link and read the fields September 8, 2026. We did not submit personal information, select a household’s map coordinates or request an address.