Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court
West Calcasieu Annex 1551 E. Napoleon Street, Sulphur, Louisiana, 70601
Contact & location
- Address
- West Calcasieu Annex 1551 E. Napoleon Street, Sulphur, Louisiana, 70601
- Mail-in address
- Calcasieu Parish Clerk of CourtWest Calcasieu Annex 1551 E. Napoleon Street, Sulphur, Louisiana, 70663
- Records for
- Lake Charles County, Louisiana
- Phone
- 337-437-3558 Ext 500
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Louisiana state records
Lake Charles County follows Louisiana’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.50
- Louisiana birth certificate fee
- 8–10 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 4,597,740
- Louisiana population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.50Louisiana state fee | 8–10 weeksLouisiana estimate |
| Death Certificate | $7.50Louisiana state fee | 8–10 weeksLouisiana estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | — | 0 daysLouisiana estimate |
| Divorce Record | $1.00 | 0 daysLouisiana estimate |
Rows marked Louisiana state fee mean the office has not published its own price, so the statewide fee is shown. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Sulphur. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.5 (18)- ★★★★★Ebony PhillipsGoogle
I came all the way from Houston, I called before I took the trip and they gave me all the information I needed to successfully retrieve my birth certificate. It was very fast and easy.
- ★★★★★Stephenie DeckerGoogle
I drove 5 hours from Texas to Louisiana for a copy of my birth certificate. I was in and out within a matter of less than 5 minutes! Super fast service and the staff took the time to answer the questions I had.
- ★★★★★Ann JamesGoogle
Great experience! Drove in from Texas for certified Birth Certificate. Pat Robbins was very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and efficient.
- ★★★★★Brittany WellsGoogle
Service was expedient, welcoming and friendly. Was able to obtain my document in less than 10 minutes from the time I arrived.
- ★★★★★JoyGoogle
I came to this place all the way from Houston, Tx and Ms.Joanne and another lady that works in the clerk or courts along with her were so Very sweet to me and my mother. I was there to get my mother's birth certificate. They both showed hospitality and we were grateful. ❤️❤️