If either applicant is under the age of 16, a court order signed by a State District Judge is required, along with the signatures of both parents and their identification. Sole custody papers presented must be certified legal documents as issued by the Court relating to the minor applicant. Provisional custody by mandate documents, power of attorney, and notarial emancipation are not acceptable.
Any ordained or licensed clergymen who have registered with the clerk of the district court of the parish or with the health department if in New Orleans, and justices of the peace.
After performing a marriage, the minister must complete a marriage certificate and return it to the clerk of the district court. An additional fee is charged for renewal. Vital Records Registry P. 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.
For more information regarding Louisiana marriage license laws please visit www. Marriage License Laws. If the birth certificate is printed in a language other than English, a translation is preferred but not required.
A Louisiana marriage license is valid in any parish in Louisiana for a period of 30 days from issuance. There is a hour waiting period between the time of issuance of the license and the ceremony. If there is a need for the ceremony to occur prior to the expiration of the hour waiting period, the applicants may request a waiver, which must be signed by a district judge or justice of the peace authorized to perform the marriage.
Age Requirement. Applicants must be 18 years of age to obtain a marriage license without judicial consent. If either applicant is under 18 years of age and there are not more than three years difference in age between the applicants , a court order is required.
The applicants are urged to seek the advice of an attorney, as a court hearing and judicial interview is required. If either applicant is under 18, the clerk of court cannot under any circumstance issue a marriage license if there are more than three years difference in age between the applicants. Per Louisiana law, persons under 16 years of age may not marry under any circumstances effective August 1, Cash, debit or credit card, money order, personal checks, or certified or cashiers checks are accepted forms of payment.
Newlyweds should order a certified copy of their marriage license two weeks after the marriage to insure that the license has been returned and recorded. Vernon J. Mark D. Spears, Jr. Charlie R. Leon Bradberry, Jr. Charles V. You will need to visit the Clerk of the Court in any parish to apply for a marriage license. If only one member of the couple applies in person, he or she will have to provide valid documents for both members of the couple, including proof of age and photo identification.
You will also be required to pay a fee. The price varies according to the parish. In Louisiana, individuals who are 18 years of age or older may get married. Apply where: The Clerk of the Court 2. Minimum Age: 18, or 16 with parental consent and under 16 with a court order 3. Identification: driver's license, state-issued identification, passport, or military identification 5.
Residency Requirement: No 7. Witnesses: Yes 8.
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