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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.

Application Fee - $35.00 (Money Orders or Cash Only - Exact CASH preferred)

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

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 or 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

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

If Spouse is Deceased

*  Copy of Death Certificate

 

 

Marriage Certificate

Physical Location (Westbank)

Edgard Courthouse

2393 Highway 18

Edgard, LA 70049

Physical Location (Eastbank)

New Government Complex

1811 W. Airline Hwy.

LaPlace, LA  70068

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 280

Edgard, LA  70049

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday

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

Note:  Eastbank Office closed from 12-1 (Daily)

985.497.3331 (Phone) Edgard

985.652.8041 (Phone) LaPlace

Civil Fax:  985.497.3972

Criminal Fax:  985.497-6941

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2393 Highway 18

Edgard, LA 70049

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