Marriage Licenses
A marriage license may be issued in any parish, regardless of where the ceremony is to be performed or where the parties reside (RS 9:222). (As long as the ceremony is in the State of Louisiana).
FEES: $35.00 payable with Cash, Check, Money order or Credit / Debit with 4% fee.
APPLICATION FORM; INFORMATION REQUIRED - (RS 9:224)
Must contain all information required on form (see application form – RS 9:223)
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Each party’s social security number or one of the following if not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.:
- Valid and unexpired passport from the country of birth, or
- Unexpired visa with Form I-94 as issued by the U.S.
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Must be signed by at least one party before a deputy clerk
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED - (RS 9:225)
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE (RS 9:226)
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If born in Louisiana:
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Certified copy of each party’s birth certificate (short form acceptable) - Click here for information on obtaining a Louisiana Birth Certificate, or
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Order waiving birth certificate(s) WITH letter from proper registration authority that a thorough search was made and no birth record was located (RS 9:227 & 228).
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If born outside of Louisiana but in a U.S. state or territory, (American Samoa, Guam, N Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands):
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Certified copy of each party’s birth certificate (short form not allowed), or
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Order waiving birth certificate(s) WITH letter from proper registration authority that a thorough search was made and no birth record was located (RS 9:227 & 228).
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If born outside U.S. or its territories:
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Certified copy of party’s birth certificate and a valid and unexpired passport, or
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Certified copy of party’s birth certificate and unexpired visa accompanied by Form I-94 as issued by the U.S.
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Order waiving birth certificate(s) WITH letter from proper registration authority that a thorough search was made and no birth record was located (RS 9:227 & 228).
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Certified translation of birth certificate if certificate is in a language other than English:
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Must include sworn declaration of translator.
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IDENTIFICATION:
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Valid and unexpired driver’s license, or
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A government issued identification card, or
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A valid and unexpired passport from the country of his birth, or
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An unexpired visa accompanied by Form I-94 as issued by the U.S.
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Written consent or court’s authorization for minor(s) to marry (if applicable)
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Covenant Marriage Declaration (if applicable)
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WAIVERS, if Applicable:
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24-Hour Waiver, no change to process; (R. S. 9:242)
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Birth Certificate Waiver as described above; (R.S. 9:227 & 228)
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Waiver of Notarized Application as described above (9:224)
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Copy of Judgment of Divorce or Date of Death if applicable.