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Marriage Laws United States Louisiana

Marriage license Laws in the state of Louisiana, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Louisiana marriage laws before filling out the Louisiana marriage license form.

In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.

You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.

When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.

And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.

ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license along with
a certified copy of your birth certificates. You should know your Social Security numbers. You should both also know your parent's full name, mother's maiden name, and the states in which you were born.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Louisiana.

Waiting Period: 72 hours. The waiting period can be waived by
a judge.

Covenant Marriage: Both parties must apply in person for this license, and premarital counseling is required.

If Divorced: If previously married, you will need to show proof of how the marriage ended, I.E.; a divorce judgment or a death certificate. These must be certified copies.

Fees: $25+ They vary from parish to parish. Some will only take cash.

Other Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: If either party to the marriage is between the ages of 16 and 18, the presence and signatures of both parents are required. If a parent has legal custody in a divorce, a certified copy of the judgement must be presented. If either party is under the age of 16, a court order is required in order to obtain a license.

Proxy Marriages: Both parties need not be present (unless contracting a covenant marriage), but one of the parties must be present to apply for a marriage license. That party must present identification, for the absent party, in the form of a certified birth certificate.

Miscellaneous: Louisiana has passed a Covenant Marriage Act.

Officiants: Ministers of the gospel or priests of any denomination in regular communion with any religious society may perform marriages. Ministers must register with the clerk of the district court of the parish or with the health department if in New Orleans. After performing a marriage, the minister must complete a marriage certificate and return it to the clerk of the district court.

Valid: License is valid for 30 days.
The license can only be used within the State of Louisiana.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

Louisiana County Clerk's Office
 
Acadia Parish
Crowley, LA
318.788.8881

 Allen Parish
Oberlin, LA
318.639.4351

 Ascension Parish
Donaldsonville, LA
225.473.9866
Assumption Parish
Napoleonville, LA
504.369.6653

 Avoyelles Parish
Marksville, LA
318.253.7523

 Beauregard Parish
De Ridder, LA
318.463.8595
Bienville Parish
Arcadia, LA
318.263.2123

 Bossier Parish
Benton, LA
318.965.2336

 Caddo Parish
Shreveport, LA
318.226.6780
Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles, LA
318.437.3550

 Caldwell Parish
Columbia, LA
318.649.2272

 Catahoula Parish
Harrisonburg, LA
318.744.5497
Claiborne Parish
Homer, LA
318.927.9601

 Concordia Parish
Vidalia, LA
318.757.8638

 De Soto Parish Clerk
Manfield, LA
318.872.3110
East Baton Rouge Parish
Baton Rouge, LA
225.389.5647

 East Carroll Parish
Lake Providence, LA
318.559.2399

 East Felicianna Parish
Clinton, LA
225.634.5623
Evangeline Parish Clrk.
Ville Platte, LA
318.363.5671

 Franklin Parish
Winnsboro, LA
318.435.5133

 Grant Parish
Colfax, LA
318.627.3246
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, LA
318.365.7282

 Iberville Parish
Plaquemine, LA
225.687.5160

 Jackson Parish
Jonesboro, LA
318.259.2424
Jefferson Davis Parish
Jennings, LA
318.824.1160

 Jefferson Parish Clerk
Gretna, LA
504.364.2900

 La Salle Parish
Jena, LA
318.992.2158
Lafayette Parish
Lafayette, LA
318.233.0150

 Lafourche Parish
Thibodaux, LA
504.447.4841

 Lincoln Parish
Ruston, LA
318.251.5130
Livingston Parish
Livingston, LA
504.686.2216

 Madison Parish
Tallulah, LA
318.574.0655

 Morehouse Parish
Bastrop, LA
318.281.3343
Natchitoches Parish
Natchitoches, LA
318.352.8152

 Orleans Parish
New Orleans, LA
504.568.5182

 Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
318.323.8441
Plaquemines Parish
Pointe-A-La-Hache, LA
504.333.4343

 Pointe Coupee Parish
New Road, LA
504.638.9596

 Rapides Parish
Alexandria, LA
318.473.8153
Red River Parish
Coushatta, LA
318.932.6741

 Richland Parish
Rayville, LA
318.728.4171

 Sabine Parish
Many, LA
318.256.6223
St Bernard Parish
Chalmette, LA
504.271.3434

 St Charles Parish
Hahnville, LA
504.783.6632

 St Helena Parish
Greenburg, LA
504.222.4514
St James Parish
Convent, LA
504.562.7496

 St John Parish
Edgard, LA
504.651.6955

 St Martin Parish
St Martinville, LA
318.394.210
St Mary Parish
Franklin, LA
318.828.4100

 St Tammany Parish
Covington, LA
504.646.4120

 Tanggipahoa Parish
Amite, LA
504.748.4146
Tensas Parish
St Joseph, LA
318.766.3921

 Terrebonne Parish
Houma, LA
504.868.5660

 Union Parish
Farmerville, LA
318.368.3055
Vermilion Parish
Abbeville, LA
318.898.1992

 Vernon Parish
Leesville, LA
318.238.1384

 Washington Parish
Franklinton, LA
504.839.4663
Webster Parish
Minden, LA
318.371.0366

 West Baton Rouge Parish
Port Allen, LA
504.383.0378

 West Carroll Parish
Oak Grove, LA
318.428.3281
West Feliciana Parish
St Francisville, LA
504.635.3794

 Winn Parish
Winnfield, LA
318.628.3515


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