In all the excitement of planning for your wedding, don't forget to take care of the business details by finding out Baton Rouge marriage license requirements. A marriage ceremony can't take place unless a valid marriage license has been issued and you won't be able to apply for it after the ceremony.
Details may vary by county, so it is best to check with your local county Register of Deeds office. A selection of local counties with their contact information is listed below. Both applicants should appear at the Register of Deeds to get a marriage license. Both parties must be at least 18 years old to be legally married. If one or both of the applicants is under legal age, parental consent must be obtained (contact Register of Deeds for additional information). Be prepared to pay a license fee.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
- Social Security Number (provide proof with a W-2 form, payroll stub or statement from the Social Security Office)
- Proper Identification (Drivers License)
- If 18-21 also bring your Certified Birth Certificate
- $25 license fee (often cash only), although this could vary.
There is no waiting period to obtain a Louisiana marriage license, but there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period to get married after you receive your license. Please allow adequate time.
You are responsible for delivering the license to the officiant. They will complete the bottom portion of both copies and return it to the Register of Deeds within 10 days. You may obtain proof of your marriage by completing a copy request form, which will cost $10. Find this form on your local Register of Deeds website.
Local Register of Deeds in the Baton Rouge area:
Ascension Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 192
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
225-473-9866
| East Baton Rouge Parish
Clerk Of Court
222 St Louis
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-389-5647
| Iberville Parish
Clerk-Court
600 Merriam
Plaquemine, LA 70764
225-687-5160
|
Livingston Parish
Clerk Of Court
20180 Iowa St
Livingston, LA 70754
504-686-2216
| St James Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 63
Convent, LA 70723
504-562-7496
| St John Parish
Clerk Of Court
East 3rd & River Road
Edgard, LA 70049
504-651-6955
|
Tangipahoa Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 667
Amite, LA 70422
504-748-4146
| West Baton Rouge Parish
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 107
Port Allen, LA 70767
504-383-0378
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Please call the appropriate office prior to your visit to verify office hours and fees. Obtaining your Baton Rouge marriage license is the one of the last steps in your wedding planning process. From here, all the fun is to come!