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Lafayette County, Louisiana Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Lafayette County, Louisiana: 3 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 3
- Offices
- Louisiana
- State
- $15.50
- Birth cert. fee
- 8–10 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Lafayette County birth certificate
Lafayette County birth and death records are issued under Louisiana state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Lafayette County office listed below.
- By mail — to the Louisiana state vital records office.
- Fee
- $15 (+ .50 per transaction for mail orders)
- Processing
- 8-10 weeks
- Who can request
- Attorneys, Children, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Parents, Person on Record
- ID required
- Certificate of Citizenship, College ID, Passport, State Driver's License
Offices in Lafayette County
Cities in Lafayette County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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