Louisiana Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any LA county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is roughly $25.00 dollars, although fees may vary from county to county. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Louisiana?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Louisiana to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. The waiting period can be waived by a judge.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Acadia ParishClerk Of Court
P.O. Box 922
Crowley, LA 70527
318-788-8881
Map Allen Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 248
Oberlin, LA 70655
318-639-4351
Map Ascension Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 192
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
225-473-9866
Map Assumption Parish
Clerk Of The Court
4809 Highway 1
Napoleonville, LA 70390
504-369-6653
Map Avoyelles Parish Clerk
P.O. Box 196
Marksville, LA 71351
318-253-7523
Map Beauregard Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 100
De Ridder, LA 70634
318-463-8595
Map Bienville Parish
Clerk Of Court
601 Locust St, Rm#100
Arcadia, LA 71001
318-263-2123
Map Bossier Parish
P.O. Box 369
Benton, LA 71006
318-965-2336
Map Caddo Parish
Clerk Of Court
501 Texas St, Room 103
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-226-6780
Map Calcasieu Parish
Clerk Of Court
1000 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
318-437-3550
Map Caldwell Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 1327
Columbia, LA 71418
318-649-2272
Map Catahoula Parish
Clerk Of Court
Courthouse Square
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
318-744-5497
Map Claiborne Parish
Clerk Of Court
512 E Main
Homer, LA 71040
318-927-9601
Map Concordia Parish
Clerk Of Court
4001 Carter St, # 5
Vidalia, LA 71373
318-757-8638
Map De Soto Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 1206
Manfield, LA 71052
318-872-3110
Map East Baton Rouge Parish
Clerk Of Court
222 St Louis
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-389-5647
Map East Carroll Parish
Clerk Of Court
400 1st St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
318-559-2399
Map East Felicianna Parish
12220 St Helena St
Clinton, LA 70722
225-634-5623
Map Evangeline Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Drawer 347
Ville Platte, LA 70586
318-363-5671
Map Franklin Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 431
Winnsboro, LA 71295
318-435-5133
Map Grant Parish
Clerk Of Court
200 Main St
Colfax, LA 71417
318-627-3246
Map Iberia Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box Drawer 12010
New Iberia, LA 70560
318-365-7282
Map Iberville Parish
Clerk-Court
600 Meriam
Plaquemine, LA 70764
225-687-5160
Map Jackson Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 737
Jonesboro, LA 71251
318-259-2424
Map Jefferson Davis Parish
Clerk Of Court
300 State
Jennings, LA 70546
318-824-1160
Map Jefferson Parish Clerk
2nd & Derbigny, 3rd Fl
Gretna, LA 70053
504-364-2900
Map La Salle Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 1372
Jena, LA 71342
318-992-2158
Map Lafayette Parish
Clerk Of Court
800 Buchanan St
Lafayette, LA 70502
318-233-0150
Map Lafourche Parish
Clerk Of Court
309 West 3rd St
Thibodaux, LA 70301
504-447-4841
Map Lincoln Parish Clerk
P.O. Box 924
Ruston, LA 71273
318-251-5130
Map Livingston Parish
Clerk Of Court
20180 Iowa St
Livingston, LA 70754
504-686-2216
Map Madison Parish
Clerk Of Court
100 N Cedar
Tallulah, LA 71282
318-574-0655
Map Morehouse Parish
Clerk Of Court
124 S. Franklin
Bastrop, LA 71220
318-281-3343
Map Natchitoches Parish
Clerk Of Court
200 Church St
Natchitoches, LA 71457
318-352-8152
Map Orleans Parish
Civil District
Courthouse Room B-1
421 Loyola Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-568-5182
Map Ouachita Parish
Clerk Of Court
300 St Johns
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-8441
Map Plaquemines Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 129
Pnte-A-La-Hache, LA 70082
504-333-4343
Map Pointe Coupee Parish
201 E Main St
New Road, LA 70760
504-638-9596
Map Rapides Parish Clerk
Murray St 700 Block
Alexandria, LA 71309
318-473-8153
Map Red River Parish
Clerk Of The Court
P.O. Box 485
Coushatta, LA 71019
318-932-6741
Map Richland Parish
Clerk Of Court
708 Julia St, # 103
Rayville, LA 71269
318-728-4171
Map Sabine Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 419
Many, LA 71449
318-256-6223
Map St Bernard Parish
Clerk Of Court
1100 W St Bernard Hwy
Chalmette, LA 70044
504-271-3434
Map St Charles Parish
P.O. Box 424
Hahnville, LA 70057
504-783-6632
Map St Helena Parish
Clerk Of Court
Highway 10
Greenburg, LA 70441
504-222-4514
Map St James Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 63
Convent, LA 70723
504-562-7496
Map St John Parish
Clerk Of Court
East 3rd & River Road
Edgard, LA 70049
504-651-6955
Map St Martin Parish Clerk
P.O. Box 308
St Martinville, LA 70582
318-394-2210
Map St Mary Parish
Clerk Of Court
500 Main St
Franklin, LA 70538
318-828-4100
Map St Tammany Parish Clerk
P.O. Box 1090
Covington, LA 70434
504-646-4120
Map Tanggipahoa Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 667
Amite, LA 70422
504-748-4146
Map Tanggipahoa Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 667
Amite, LA 70422
504-748-4146
Map Tensas Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 78
Courthouse Square
St Joseph, LA 71366
318-766-3921
Map Terrebonne Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 1569
Houma, LA 70361
504-868-5660
Map Union Parish
Clerk Of Court
Main St
Farmerville, LA 71241
318-368-3055
Map Vermilion Parish Clerk
Courthouse 5. State St
Abbeville, LA 70511
318-898-1992
Map Vernon Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 40
Leesville, LA 71446
318-238-1384
Map Washington Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 607
Franklinton, LA 70438
504-839-4663
Map Webster Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 370
Minden, LA 71058
318-371-0366
Map West Baton Rouge Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 107
Port Allen, LA 70767
504-383-0378
Map West Carroll
Parish Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 1078
Oak Grove, LA 71263
318-428-3281
Map West Feliciana Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 1843
St Francisville, LA 70775
504-635-3794
Map Winn Parish
Court of Clerk
100 Main St
Winnfield, LA 71483
318-628-3515
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