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STATE OFFICE CLOSURE - INCLEMENT WEATHER
Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras is announcing that all state offices in Cameron Parish will be closed Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and Thursday, June 18, 2026, due to the impending tropical storm.
All agency heads are responsible for determining those essential personnel who should remain on duty, report for duty, or those who should report to alternate work sites as necessary. Officials continue to monitor conditions throughout the state, and this announcement may be updated.
This office closure applies to all nonessential employees, including those authorized to work from home.
Complete an application for a certified copy of an Orleans Parish Marriage Certificate, bring your photo identification and correct fees to the Vital Records Central Office. Walk-in services only accept cash (must contain EXACT AMOUNT), check, or money order as forms of payment (no credit or debit cards).
Vital Records Central Office 1450 Poydras St. Suite 400 New Orleans, LA 70112
Walk-in Service Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. (excluding state holidays)
By Mail
Mail your completed application, a copy of your photo identification and correct fees to:
Vital Records Registry P.O. Box 60630 New Orleans, LA 70160
Please allow approximately 8-10 weeks for delivery.
By Internet, Fax or Phone
Use a major credit card to place internet, fax or telephone orders through VitalChek Network, an authorized service provider. There are additional fees when using this service provider or requesting expedited services.
To inquire about an order placed with VitalChek, visit their website or call 1-877-605-8562.
If you have already placed a VitalChek Network order, you may also check the status.
Louisiana Office of Public Health does not directly accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through the independent company that we have partnered with above in order to provide you with this service, VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.