Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics

The Office of the State Registrar compiles and issues vital records for Louisiana citizens.

The Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics consists of official records of birth, death, fetal death, and Orleans Parish marriage records. These records are essential for just administration of our law and for the protection of individual rights. In addition, the statistical data from these records are of great value to public health and other agencies. You may need certified copies of these records for:

  • Passports
  • School enrollment
  • Employment
  • Proof of citizenship
  • Governmental benefits
  • Insurance

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Request a Birth or Death Certificate

The Louisiana Vital Records Registry ONLY maintains birth and death records that occurred in Louisiana. If you need a certified copy of a birth or death certificate from another state, you must contact that state's vital records office.

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Orleans Parish Marriage Records

There are currently three ways to obtain a certified copy of an Orleans Parish Marriage Certificate
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Louisiana Electronic Event Registration System LEERS

The primary purpose of an EDR system is to enable the participants of death registration to file death records with local and state registrars electronically.
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Current Service Fees

Vital Records fees are set by statute and are subject to change during any Legislative Session.
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Service Locations

Central Office Hours of Operation (walk-in services): 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. (excluding state holidays).

Vital Records Central Office
1450 Poydras Str. Suite 400
New Orleans, LA 70112

New Orleans Vital Records Walk-In Services are currently available by using VitalChek ordering and choosing the "Will Call" option for delivery. Customers will receive an email once the order has been processed and is ready to be picked up. 

The Vital Records Central Office provides walk-in services for certified copies of Louisiana birth certificates, birth cards, death certificates and Orleans Parish marriage certificates. Orleans Parish Marriage Licenses are also issued at the Vital Records Central Office. Clients may also submit documents to begin an amendment case, adoption case, or delayed certificate of birth case. 

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Customer Service Hotline 
504-593-5100

Fax
504-568-8716

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Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, M.D.

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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