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Marriage Licenses

Application for Marriage License

A marriage license may be issued in any parish regardless of where the ceremony is to be performed or where the parties reside.

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Application Fee - $34.00 (Money Orders or Cash Only - Exact CASH preferred)

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Note:  Marriage Licenses are VALID for 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF ISSUANCE!​

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Must be 18 years of Age or Older

* Juveniles 17 or younger must have consent of both parties

* Both parents must sign affidavit of consent

* Judge must sign waiver

 

Proof of Identification

*  Both parties must present Driver's License and Photo ID

*  Both parties must present Original Certified Birth Certificates

*  Social Security Numbers of both parties

Note:  Foreign Birth Certificates need to be TRANSLATED in ENGLISH

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In Cases of Divorce

* A CERTIFIED copy of the Divorce Judgment is required

*  There is a 30-day waiting period after Divorce Judgment is signed by a Judge

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If Spouse is Deceased

*  Copy of Death Certificate

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Physical Location (Westbank))

Edgard Courthouse

2393 Highway 18

Edgard, LA 70049

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Physical Location (Eastbank)

New Government Complex

1811 W. Airline Hwy.

LaPlace, LA  70068

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​Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 280

Edgard, LA  70049

985.497.3331 (Phone) Edgard

985.652.8041 (Phone) LaPlace

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Civil Fax:  985.497.3972

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Criminal Fax:  985.497-6941

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Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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2393 Highway 18

Edgard, LA 70049

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