The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court partners with the Louisiana Bureau of Vital Records to issue certified birth and death certificates at three locations. No appointment is necessary — walk-ins are welcome.
Note: Most birth records prior to 1983 require updating by the Bureau of Vital Statistics before a certificate can be issued. Please arrive before 4:00 p.m. if your request may involve a pre-1983 record.
Forms
Locations
Walk-in only — no appointment needed.
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First Parish Court
924 David Dr., Metairie, LA 70003 -
Second Parish Court
100 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053 -
Juvenile Court
1546 Gretna Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058
Fees
Cash, check, or money order only.
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $34.00 |
| Birth Certificate + Birth Card | $48.00 |
| Death Certificate | $26.00 |
Applicants who prefer to avoid the Clerk of Court fee may contact the Louisiana Bureau of Vital Statistics directly at 1450 Poydras St., 4th Fl., New Orleans, LA 70160, or visit the Louisiana Department of Health for mail service options.
Who May Request Records
Louisiana is a closed-record state — birth and death certificates are not public records. Birth records are confidential for 100 years from the year of birth; death records for 50 years. Records older than these thresholds are available at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge.
Birth certificates may be requested by the named person, or their spouse, parent, adult child, sibling, grandparent, or adult grandchild. When someone other than a listed parent requests a record on behalf of a child, a court-issued judgment of custody is required — notarized custody papers and provisional mandates are not accepted.
Death certificates may be requested by the surviving spouse, parent, adult child, sibling, grandparent, adult grandchild, or insurance beneficiary of the named person.
All requests require proper identification.
Identification Requirements
Present one primary document or two secondary documents.
Primary Documents
- Current state-issued driver’s license or photo ID
- Current U.S. military ID
- Current U.S. or foreign passport
- U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, or N-578)
- U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-578)
- Students (high school or younger): current yearbook or school-issued photo ID
Secondary Documents (two required)
- College or university student photo ID + 100%-paid semester receipt (counts as two)
- W-2 issued within the last two years + original signed Social Security card with matching SSNs (counts as two)
- Original adoption papers
- Certified deed or property title
- Vehicle title certificate
- Insurance policy (health, home, life, or auto) showing applicant’s name
- Payroll stub (printed, not handwritten) showing applicant’s name and SSN
- Current U.S. military dependent photo ID
- Original DD-214 Military Discharge document
- Certified true copy of voter registration application
Providing false information on a birth or death certificate application is a criminal offense. The individual who signs the application bears legal responsibility for its accuracy.