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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)

 

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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​

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED - (RS 9:225)

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• BIRTH CERTIFICATE (RS 9:226)

  • If born in Louisiana:

    • Certified copy of each party’s birth certificate (short form acceptable) - Click here for information on obtaining a Louisiana Birth Certificate, or

    • 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).

  • If born outside of Louisiana but in a U.S. state or territory, (American Samoa, Guam, N Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands):

    • Certified copy of each party’s birth certificate (short form not allowed), or

    • 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).

  • If born outside U.S. or its territories:

    • Certified copy of party’s birth certificate and a valid and unexpired passport, or

    • Certified copy of party’s birth certificate and unexpired visa accompanied by Form I-94 as issued by the U.S.

    • 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).

  • Certified translation of birth certificate if certificate is in a language other than English:

    • Must include sworn declaration of translator.
       

• IDENTIFICATION:

  • Valid and unexpired driver’s license, or

  • A government issued identification card, or

  • A valid and unexpired passport from the country of his birth, or

  • An unexpired visa accompanied by Form I-94 as issued by the U.S.

  • Written consent or court’s authorization for minor(s) to marry (if applicable)

  • Covenant Marriage Declaration (if applicable)

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• WAIVERS, if Applicable:

  • 24-Hour Waiver, no change to process; (R. S. 9:242)

  • Birth Certificate Waiver as described above; (R.S. 9:227 & 228)

  • Waiver of Notarized Application as described above (9:224)

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• Copy of Judgment of Divorce or Date of Death if applicable.

 
 

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