Bob Walker's Official New Orleans
Wedding Guide
11-Parish Louisiana Marriage License Information
In applying for a marriage license, at least one party
must appear in person; and he/she must have all the necessary information
and documents, outlined below.
Documents Required to Obtain a Marriage License:
1. State law requires that a certified copy of each party's birth
certificate, if born in Louisiana, be presented. Passports are not
acceptable. If either party was born out-of-state, a waiver can be
submitted. If either party was born out-of-country, a valid passport,
naturalization papers, or green card along with a valid state ID card or
driver's license must be presented to our office and to a judge to obtain
a waiver.
2. If either party is divorced, he/she must present a certified
copy of the final divorce decree.
3. If either party is widowed, he/she must present a certified
copy of a death certificate.
4. Each party must know his/her social security number, but no
documentation is required.
5. A medical certificate is not required.
6. If either party was born outside the United States, he/she
must present a valid passport or naturalization certificate or residency
card (green card).
7. Both the bride and groom are required to each complete a marriage
license application. These forms must be presented by either applicant
in person.
Age Requirement:
If either applicant for a marriage license is under 18 years of age,
but more than 16 years of age, the marriage is lawful and a license may
be issued if the applicants provide: written consent of both parents,
tutor of applicant, person to whom custody of applicant has been awarded,
or an order from a judge or juvenile court. If either applicant is
under 16 years of age, the marriage is lawful and a license may be issued
if the applicants provide: written consent of both parents, tutor
of applicant, person to whom custody of applicant has been awarded, AND
an order from a judge of juvenile court.
General Information:
A Louisiana marriage license is valid in any parish in Louisiana for
a period of 30 days from issuance. There is a 72-hour waiting period
between the time of issuance of the license and the ceremony. The
waiting period must be waived by a district judge or justice of the peace
in the parish where the license was issued. Newlyweds should order
a certified copy of their marriage license two weeks after the marriage
to insure that the license has been returned and recorded.
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Bob Walker's Official New Orleans Area Wedding Guide
MARRIAGE LICENSE BUREAUS INFORMATION
ORLEANS PARISH 9 am - 3 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $27.50 Cash Only
Algiers Courthouse (License & Ceremonies)
227 Morgan St., Room 201, Algiers ..... 368-4099
Police Escorts ..... 658-6205
JEFFERSON PARISH 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $31.25 Cash / Check / Money Order
Jefferson Parish General Government Center
200 Derbigny St., Suite 2300, Gretna ..... 364-2922 / 364-2923
Police Escorts ..... 465-1480
ST. BERNARD PARISH 8 am - 4 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $25.00 Cash / Check
1101 W. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette ..... 271-3434
Police Escorts ..... 271-3434
PLAQUEMINES PARISH 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $25.00 Cash / Check
Parish Courthouse
301 Main St., Suite 108, Clerk of Court, Belle Chasse ..... 297-5180
Police Escorts ..... 394-0649
ST. TAMMANY PARISH 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $25.00 Cash Only
Parish Courthouse
701 N. Columbia, Covington ..... (985) 809-8745
Police Escorts ..... (985) 892-8181
ST. CHARLES PARISH 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $35.00 Cash / Check
Parish Courthouse
15045 River Road, Clerk of Court, Hahnville ..... (985) 783-6632
Police Escorts ..... (985) 783-6237
ST. JOHN PARISH 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $30.00 Cash / Money Order
Parish Courthouse
2393 Hwy. 18 (River Road), Edgard ..... (985) 497-3331
Police Escorts ..... (985) 652-7058
ST. JAMES PARISH 8 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $25. Cash Only
Parish Courthouse
5800 LA Hwy. 44 (River Road), Clerk of Court, Convent ..... (225) 562-2270
Police Escorts ..... (225) 562-2200
TANGIPAHOA PARISH 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $29.00 Cash / Check
Parish Courthouse
110 N. Bay St., Suite 100, Clerk of Court, Amite ..... (985) 748-4146
Police Escorts / Amite ..... (985) 748-6169
Police Escorts / Other Areas ..... (985) 748-8147
TERREBONNE PARISH 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $30.00 Cash Only
7856 Main St., Houma ..... (985) 868-5660 ext. 56
Police Escorts ..... (985) 876-2500
LAFOURCHE PARISH 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $28.25 Cash / Check
303 West 3rd St., Thibodaux ..... (985) 447-4841
Police Escorts / Thibodaux ..... (985) 446-5021
Police Escorts / Other Areas ..... (985) 448-2111