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Louisiana Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 64 counties in Louisiana, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Acadia10 days
Allen10 days
Ascension10 days
Assumption10 days
Avoyelles10 days
Beauregard10 days
Bienville10 days
Bossier10 days
Caddo10 days
Calcasieu10 days
Caldwell10 days
Cameron10 days
Catahoula10 days
Claiborne10 days
Concordia10 days
De Soto10 days
East Baton Rouge10 days
East Carroll10 days
East Feliciana10 days
Evangeline10 days
Franklin10 days
Grant10 days
Iberia10 days
Iberville10 days
Jackson10 days
Jefferson10 days
Jefferson Davis10 days
Lafayette10 days
Lafourche10 days
LaSalle10 days
Lincoln10 days
Livingston10 days
Madison10 days
Morehouse10 days
Natchitoches10 days
Orleans10 days
Ouachita10 days
Plaquemines10 days
Pointe Coupee10 days
Rapides10 days
Red River10 days
Richland10 days
Sabine10 days
St. Bernard10 days
St. Charles10 days
St. Helena10 days
St. James10 days
St. John the Baptist10 days
St. Landry10 days
St. Martin10 days
St. Mary10 days
St. Tammany10 days
Tangipahoa10 days
Tensas10 days
Terrebonne10 days
Union10 days
Vermilion10 days
Vernon10 days
Washington10 days
Webster10 days
West Baton Rouge10 days
West Carroll10 days
West Feliciana10 days
Winn10 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, officiants typically have 10 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Louisiana?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Louisiana. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Louisiana?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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