Louisiana Records
The following requirements and product information are valid only for the state of Louisiana. Read the requirements and then select an ordering method from the Product Information table.
Requirements
The following requirements and reminders apply for the state of Louisiana. Please ensure that you have read and understand these requirements and that you have prepared any necessary documents and materials.
- You must be at least 18 years of age to request for a vital record
- Eligible requestors are self or parent only:
a spouse or adult child must provide additional documentation to receive the certificate.
Please call customer service for additional information. - You must fax the requestor's official valid state-issued photo ID.
Louisiana Birth Records will only process requests followed by a faxed copy of the requestor's government issued photo ID.
Enlarge the copy and lighten it as much as possible to ensure that it is clear and readable when faxed to Express Birth Records. - The Louisiana records office will only ship the copy of the record to the correct billing address of the credit card used.
- Due to the billing address issue, any pre-paid credit card, gift credit card, or a credit card not issued in the United States will not be accepted by the Louisiana records office for an online order.
Click Here to print the I.D. fax page, then click "back" on your browser to return to this page to continue the order.
Ordering
You can order online or by fax. To order online, just click the "Online" link for the type of record you want and complete the online form. You must proceed through the Shopping Cart and receive your confirmation page in order for your request to be accepted.
To order by fax, click the "FAX" link for the type of record you want to get a printable application. Print the application, complete it, and fax it back to us toll-free at 877-684-5852 .
Product Information
The following prices are charged by the state of Louisiana for the actual certificate and the shipping. The $19.95 fee that is charged by Express Birth Records will be a separate charge from the state's charge.
| Certificate Types | More Information | First Copy | Additional Copies | Ordering Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | Records are available for events occurring in the last 100 years. | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Online FAX |
| Death | Records are available for events occurring in the last 50 years. | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Online FAX |
| Marriage | Records are available for marriage licenses purchased in the Orleans Parish ONLY. | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Online FAX |
Shipping and Handling
| Shipping Method | Average Processing Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Mail | 12 - 14 Business days For births before 1950, allow 10 additional business days. |
$13.45 |
| UPS | 5 - 7 Business Days For births before 1950, allow 10 additional business days. |
$32.95 |
