1. Go to the parish office.
2. Present and submit documents required.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

• certified copy of each party's birth certificate
• a translated notarized birth certificate along with a valid state ID card or driver's license (If either party was born out-of-country)
• a certified copy of the final divorce decree (if either party is divorced)
• a certified copy of a death certificate (if either party is widowed)
• proof of social security number (both party)
• valid passport or naturalization certificate or residency card (if either party was born outside United States)

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• Both applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• For one or both applicants who are 16 and 17 years old, parents or guardians must give their consent.
• For one or both applicants who are 16 years old, a court order granting permission to obtain a marriage license is required.

Marriage License: $27.50

A 72 hour waiting period between time of issuance of the Marriage License and the ceremony applies.

Marriage Licenses are valid for thirty (30) days from the date of issuance.

Note: If there is a need for the ceremony to occur prior to the expiration of the 72-hour waiting period, you may apply for a waiver which must be signed by a district judge or justice of the peace authorized to perform the marriage.

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• Either bride or groom or both must apply in person.
• Both of the parties must attend premarital counseling, and sign a declaration of intent witnessed by a notary.
• Applicants under 18 years of age must bring both of their parents to sign consent forms. Both parents must bring their driver's license.
• If one parent has full custody, that parent must come in to sign consent forms with his/her driver's license and custody papers showing full custody. Joint custody requires both parent's consent.

• Full name of both parties
• Complete residency addresses of both parties
• Father's full name and mother's full maiden name (of both)
• highest grade completed in school for bride and groom

Following is a procedure on how to obtain a marriage license in Louisiana. Requirements may vary from each parish in Louisiana.

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• Obtaining a Marriage License:

http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/644

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