St. James Parish Clerk of Court
5800 LA Hwy 44 2nd Floor, Convent, Louisiana, 70723

Contact & location
- Address
- 5800 LA Hwy 44 2nd Floor, Convent, Louisiana, 70723
- Mail-in address
- Clerk of CourtP.O. Box 63, Convent, Louisiana, 70723
- Records for
- Convent County, Louisiana
- Phone
- 225-562-2275
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Louisiana state records
Convent 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
This office charges $34.00 — $18.50 more than the Louisiana fee.
See full Louisiana requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $34.00 | 8–10 weeksLouisiana estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $5.00 | 0 daysLouisiana estimate |
| Divorce Record | $5.00 | 0 daysLouisiana estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The St. James 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, 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 Convent. 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
★★★★★4.7 (7)- ★★★★★RODNEY RHEAMS (MR.24/7)Google
Fast service
- ★★★★★Maura NobileGoogle
Great service! Quick, personable, accurate and timely. Thank you for being great at your job!
- ★★★★★Ricky KliebertGoogle
Professional staff extremely helpful