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You may also download and print the Marriage License Application (print on legal-size paper if possible), or request a certified copy of a marriage license.
Marriage License Requirements
Application
- Complete the Marriage License Application (online or printed copy).
- If printing, please use legal-size paper when possible.
Identification — Bring ONE of the Following
- Valid, unexpired driver’s license
- Government-issued ID (OMV ID, passport card, government agency ID, public university ID)
- Valid, unexpired passport
- Unexpired visa with Form I-94
Signatures Required
One of the following must occur:
- Both parties appear and sign before a deputy clerk
- One party appears; the other signs before a notary
- Both parties sign before a notary
- One signature only, with a judge or justice of the peace order from Jefferson Parish
- Military exception: Appearing party attaches a copy of the other party’s military ID; only the appearing party signs
Previous Marriages (If Applicable)
You must provide the date of divorce, death, or annulment (legal, not church). Bring a photocopy of:
- Judgment of Divorce
- Death Certificate
- Judgment of Annulment
Social Security Numbers
Provide Social Security numbers for both parties, OR one of the following alternatives:
- Valid passport
- Unexpired visa with Form I-94
- Court-approved waiver under La. C.C.P. Art. 74.3.1
Birth Certificates
Born in Louisiana
- Certified copy (short form acceptable)
Born in Another U.S. State or Territory
- Certified copy
Born Outside the United States
- Naturalized U.S. citizen: Certificate of Naturalization
- Not naturalized: Certified birth certificate AND valid passport or visa with Form I-94
If no birth record exists, provide a court order waiving the birth certificate requirement, or a letter from the proper registration authority (with raised seal or stamp) confirming a thorough search was conducted.
If the birth certificate is not in English, provide a certified translation. The translator must include a sworn statement of fluency and accuracy.
Waiting Period & Validity
- License is valid anywhere in Louisiana for 30 days from date of issuance
- 24-hour waiting period before the ceremony
A waiver of the waiting period may be obtained from a district judge or justice of the peace authorized to perform marriages. The waiver must be attached when returning the completed license.
Age Requirements
- 18 or older: No parental consent required
- 16–17 years old: Judicial authorization AND written consent from both parents, a legal tutor, or the person with legal custody
No marriage may be performed for anyone under age 16. (Louisiana Children’s Code Art. 1545)
Fees
- Marriage License: $27.50
- Certified Copy: $10.00 (La. R.S. 13:841)
- 24-hour waiting period waiver: $4.00 per waiver
Accepted payment methods: cash, debit or credit card, money order, personal check, or certified/cashier’s check.
Note: $12.50 of each license fee is transferred to the State of Louisiana for victims of family violence programs.
Newlyweds should order certified copies two weeks after the ceremony to ensure the license has been recorded.
Justice of the Peace Contacts
Justices of the Peace are authorized to perform marriages in Jefferson Parish.
- First Justice Court — Hon. Vernon J. Wilty, III(504) 364-2760
- Second Justice Court — Hon. Mark D. Spears, Jr.(504) 349-5407
- Third Justice Court — Hon. Charlie R. Kerner(504) 689-2208
- Fourth Justice Court — Hon. Leon Bradberry, Jr.(985) 278-1973
- Fifth Justice Court — Hon. Charles V. Cusimano, II(504) 736-8714
- Sixth Justice Court — Hon. Kevin J. Centanni(504) 466-7984
- Seventh Justice Court — Hon. Michele P. Holmes(504) 349-5416
- Eighth Justice Court — Hon. Roscoe W. Lewis, Sr.(504) 461-0130
Historical Records & Genealogy
JeffNet Remote Access
Marriage licenses and applications filed prior to 1951 are available through JeffNet, the Clerk of Court’s remote access service. Create a JeffNet account or learn more.
Note: Marriage license images from 1950 to present are not available online due to the sensitive nature of their content.
- 24-hour day rate: $5.00
- Document downloads: $0.75 per page
- Certified copies: $0.75 per page + $5.00 certification fee
- Monthly subscription required for e-recording privileges
Louisiana Clerks’ Remote Access Authority (LCRAA)
Marriage license indices are also available through the Louisiana Clerks’ Remote Access Authority — free public access, including mortgage, conveyance, and marriage indices. Users are directed to individual clerk websites for document images.