Marriage License

MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION

LICENSE MAY ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA

ONLY ONE APPLICANT NEEDS TO BE PRESENT WITH ALL REQUIRED INFO FOR BOTH PARTIES.

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. We suggest you come in no later than 4:00 PM to allow time to complete application.

LICENSE FEE: $27.50 cash.

IDENTIFICATION: A certified copy of your birth certificate is required. If you do not have a copy of your birth certificate, one can be purchased for $34.00 with proper identification. You will also need a copy of your driver’s license.

AGE REQUIREMENT: Parties must be 18 years of age. If either party is under 18, both of the minor’s parents must sign a notarized affidavit of consent. If one parent has sole custody of the minor and produces a certified copy of the custody order, it is only necessary for that parent to consent. If either party is under 17, the parents and minor child must appear in the District Judge’s office to apply for authority to obtain a license.

OTHER INFORMATION NEEDED: Social security numbers, parents’ names (including mothers’ maiden names) and state where parents were born, highest grade completed in school and number of this marriage. If not a first marriage, month and year of divorce or death of prior spouse.

WAITING PERIOD: After the license is issued, there is a 24 hour waiting period before the parties can be married. You may apply for a waiver of the waiting period from the District Judge. 

EXPIRATION OF LICENSE: A marriage license is valid for 30 days after issuance. Expiration date and time is noted on your license.

WHO MAY PERFORM CEREMONY: Ministers or Justice of the Peace

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THIS APPLICATION, FILL IT OUT AND BRING IT TO OUR OFFICE

Marriage License Application