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Louisiana Vital Records Requirements

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At a glance

Birth Certificate

$15 (+ .50 per transaction for mail orders) · 8-10 weeks

Death Certificate

$7 (+ .50 per transaction for mail orders) · 8-10 weeks

Marriage Certificate

$5 (+ .50 per transaction for mail orders) · 8-10 weeks

Louisiana Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics (LDH-OPH)

Address
1450 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70112
Mailing
Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics P.O. Box 60630 New Orleans, LA 70160
Phone
(504) 593-5100
Hours
8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M

Louisiana Birth Certificate

Fee
$15 (+ .50 per transaction for mail orders)
Additional copy
$15
Rush fee
Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek, but they don’t state the fees
Processing time
8-10 weeks
Rush processing
Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek, but they don’t state the processing times
Public after
100 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Place of Birth
  • Your Address
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • College ID
  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID
  • US Certificate of Naturalization
  • US Military ID

Secondary ID

  • Certified Deed
  • College ID
  • DD-214 Form
  • Insurance Record
  • Paid College Receipt
  • Pay Stub
  • Social Security Card
  • US Military Dependent ID
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Voter Registration Application
Application form (VR Form S1) ↗

Louisiana Death Certificate

Fee
$7 (+ .50 per transaction for mail orders)
Additional copy
$7
Rush fee
Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek, but they don’t state the fees
Processing time
8-10 weeks
Rush processing
Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek, but they don’t state the processing times
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Agent for the Surety
  • Attorneys
  • Beneficiary
  • Children
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Heir
  • Legatee in Judgment of Possession
  • Parents
  • Siblings
  • Spouse
  • Succession Representative

Required information

  • Date of Death
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Place of Death
  • Sex
  • Your Address
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • College ID
  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID
  • US Certificate of Naturalization
  • US Military ID

Secondary ID

  • Certified Deed
  • College ID
  • DD-214 Form
  • Insurance Record
  • Paid College Receipt
  • Pay Stub
  • Social Security Card
  • US Military Dependent ID
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Voter Registration Application
Application form (VR Form S1) ↗

Louisiana Marriage Certificate

Fee
$5 (+ .50 per transaction for mail orders)
Additional copy
$5
Rush fee
Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek, but they don’t state the fees
Processing time
8-10 weeks
Rush processing
Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek, but they don’t state the processing times
Public after
50 years

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Email
  • Groom Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record

Accepted ID

  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • College ID
  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID
  • US Certificate of Naturalization
  • US Military ID

Secondary ID

  • Certified Deed
  • College ID
  • DD-214 Form
  • Insurance Record
  • Paid College Receipt
  • Pay Stub
  • Social Security Card
  • US Military Dependent ID
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Voter Registration Application
Application form ↗

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Secretary of State Commissions Division
Phone
(225) 922-0330
Mailing
Louisiana Secretary of State Commissions Division 8585 Archives Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Walk-in
N/A
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
• A written request for the apostille or certificate stating the country to which the document will be sent. Our office will determine which authentication is appropriate for the receiving documents. Please include a daytime telephone number. See https://www.sos.la.gov/NotaryAndCertifications/PublishedDocuments/Authentication%20Request%20Form.pdf. • The original notarized document, with the printed name of the notary underneath his/her signature, must accompany the request form. • The notarization must fully comply with Louisiana Notary Law or the document will be returned for correction. We do not accept photocopies of birth or death certificates. • To order a copy of your birth certificate, see http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/21. • The fee is $20 per certificate issued, except for adoptions which are $10 per certificate.

Public records: Louisiana Public Records Law. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.