Vital records in Louisiana — birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and divorce records — are handled at the state level by Louisiana DHH Vital Records Registry. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of Court.
What this page covers: Louisiana vital record ordering, eligibility requirements, and related databases. What it does not cover: Genealogy records older than the state vital records system (check the Genealogy Resources page for historical records).
Where to start: For certified copies of birth or death certificates, contact Louisiana DHH Vital Records Registry. For marriage licenses, contact the Clerk of Court in the parish where the ceremony will occur. For divorce records, contact the court that granted the decree.
Common mistake: Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees come from different offices. Do not assume one office handles all vital records.
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