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 in Louisiana:

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 ensure that the license has been returned and recorded.

ORLEANS PARISH (East Bank)
1010 Common St., Suite 1245
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Fri
License Fee - $27.50 / Check or Cash
(504) 568-3620

ORLEANS PARISH (West Bank)
Algiers Courthouse (License & Ceremonies)
225 Morgan St., Room 201, Algiers
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $27.50 Cash Only

Police Escorts ..... (504) 658-6205

JEFFERSON PARISH (East Bank)
Joseph S. Yenni Building
1221 Elmwood Pk. Blvd., Ste. 603A, Jefferson
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $31.25 Cash / Check / Money Order
(504) 736-6393

JEFFERSON PARISH (West Bank)
Jefferson Parish General Government Center
200 Derbigny St., Suite 2300, Gretna
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $31.25 Cash / Check / Money Order
(504) 364-2922 / (504) 364-2923

Police Escorts (anywhere in Jefferson) ..... (504) 465-1480

TANGIPAHOA PARISH
AMITE: Parish Courthouse ..... 110 N. Bay St., Clerk of Court
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $32.50 Cash / Check / Money Order
(985) 748-4146

Police Escorts / Amite ..... (985) 748-6169

HAMMOND: 318-A NW Railroad Ave.
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
License Fee - $32.50 Cash / Check / Money Order
(985) 549-1638

Police Escorts / Hammond ..... (985) 542-3500