Birth Certificates
Application for Birth Certificates
Release of Birth Record Form
Birth Certificates are issued at both of our locations on Mondays - Fridays between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4.00 PM. Birth Certificate fees follows:
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Birth Certificates - $34.00 (Cash Only) - Please bring EXACT CASH!
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Individuals born in Louisiana may obtain a certified copy of their Birth Certificate from the Clerk of Court’s Office. Birth Certificates for infants shall be available 90 days after birth.
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Please expect to wait at least 30 minutes to one hour after application is complete for the state system to update the information.
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Identification Requirements
Must produce identification in the form of one primary document or two secondary documents.
Primary Documents
1. A state issued Driver’s License that includes a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.
2. A state issued picture identification that includes a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.
3. A current U.S military identification card that includes a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.
4. A U.S. Passport with current photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.
5. For students that are in high school or below, a current school yearbook or a current school identification document with a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.
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Secondary Documents
1. A student picture ID card from a Louisiana college or university when accompanied by a 100% fee paid receipt for the current semester. Note: This counts as two documents.
2. A W-2 form issued within the last two years plus an original signed Social Security card. The Social Security numbers must match.
Note: This counts as two documents.
3. A certified copy of adoption papers.
4. Official certified deeds or title to property in Louisiana.
5. Louisiana certificate of vehicle title.
6. Insurance policy (Health, Home, Life, Auto).
7. A payroll stub. The stub must show the name and Social Security number of the applicant. Note: Cannot be handwritten.
8. A current U.S. military dependent identification card that includes a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.
9. Original DD-214 Military Discharge document that clearly identifies the bearer as the same.
10. A medical card with the applicant’s name on it.
11. A Social Security card that is signed.
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