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Birth Documents

The Clerk's office can obtain a Birth Card or a Birth Certificate right here in our office. You can receive a Birth Card if you were born from 1900 to 1983. After 1983 you can receive a Birth Certificate.

Requirements for obtaining a Birth Certificate:

Applicants name.
Date of Birth
Parish or city in which applicant was born.
Parent's Names.
Mother's Maiden Name.

Phone No. 942-5606 Ext. 122

Marriage License

To obtain a marriage license, both persons must provide one of the following:

Birth Certificate
Baptism Certificate
Driver's License

Only one person is required to purchase the license, but both will be required to sign after the ceremony. In addition, both persons must provide their social security number. If a person is under the age of 18, a parental signature is required. If a person is under the age of 16, a District Judge must give permission.

If either person has been divorced, judgment of divorce papers are required. Applications for a marriage license must be made at least 72 hours before the date of marriage. A 72-hour waiver, signed by a District Judge, or, City Judge, or Justice of the Peace, performing the ceremony will be accepted. The District Judge's offices are located inside the courthouse. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

To obtain a copy of a marriage license, please provide the following information:

Bride and Groom first and last names.
Date license was issued.

Located in suite 34
. Phone No. 942-5606 Ext. 128, 139

Marriage License Fees
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUE CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE MAIL OUT COPY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE ALL REGULAR COPY ALL OTHER CERTIFIED COPY		$ 27.50 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 0.75 $ 1.75

Passports

Passports can be ordered through the Clerk's office. Two 2" x 2" pictures are required, along with a certified copy of the applicants birth certificate and a driver's license. Both parents must sign applications for minors. Normal processing time is 6 weeks for both minors and adults.

Costs: $67 check or money order made payable to U.S. Passport Agency, and a separate $30 cash or check to the Clerk of Court.

Minors: $52 check or money order signed by a parent made payable to the U.S. Passport Agency, and a separate $15 cash or check to the Clerk of Court.

Can be expedited for an additional fee of $60. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing.

Phone No. 942-5606 Ext. 123, 124, 135

Birth Documents

Marriage License

Marriage License Fees

Passports