Louisiana Marriage Laws

Information About Louisiana Marriage License Law

Anywhere in Louisiana the marriage license is good for 30 days. Following are some requirements for Louisiana marriage license as per Louisiana marriage laws.

Residency Requirement: Not necessary to be resident of Louisiana.

Identification Requirement: SSN (Social Security number)s, any picture ID may be a driving license, a certified copy of birth certificates is required. Information like mother's maiden name, parent's full name and the states in which you were born should be known to applicants.

Any Other Test Required in Louisiana: None.

Proxy Marriages in Louisiana: No.

If Previously Married: If one getting married after divorce, then to show the original or a certified copy of the divorce decree or the death certificate of a deceased spouse is must.

Common Law Marriage Option in Louisiana: No.

Cousin Marriage in Louisiana: Yes.

Wait Period in Louisiana: 72 hours.

Marriage Fees Required in Louisiana: $25 approximately.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Louisiana: No.

Under 18 Marriages: A court order is must in order to obtain a marriage license, if any one of the applicants is under the age of 16. If any one of the applicants is between the ages of 16 and 18, both parents presence and signatures are must. If any of the parent have a legal custody in a divorce, then certified copy of the judgment have to be provided.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Louisiana county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.