How To Order Orleans Parish Marriage Records
All requests for an Orleans Parish marriage certificate must include proper identification, appropriate fees, and a completed application.
There are currently three ways to obtain a certified copy of an Orleans Parish Marriage Certificate:
You may 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).
Walk-in Service Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. (excluding state holidays)
Please fill out the application to obtain a certified copy of an Orleans Parish Marriage Certificate.
You may mail your completed request, a copy of your photo identification and correct fees to:
Vital Records Registry
P.O. Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70160
Please complete the application to obtain a certified copy of an Orleans Parish Marriage Certificate and allow approximately 8-10 weeks for delivery.
You may 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 order using the VitalChek Network, visit their website or call 1-877-605-8562.
If you have already placed a VitalChek Network order, you may also check the status.
To inquire about an order placed with VitalChek, please call 1-877-605-8562.
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®.