Orleans Parish, LA

Orleans Parish Marriage License: Fee and How to Apply

A marriage license in Orleans Parish costs $27.50. You wait 24 hours before the ceremony.

Not in our data: with premarital course certificate, non-resident license, certified copy of the certificate, courthouse ceremony, appointment needed, office hours, payment.

Where to apply

Apply at the Orleans Parish Marriage License Office (LDH Vital Records).

Official Orleans Parish marriage license page (ldh.la.gov)

Louisiana rules that apply here

• State fee range$27.50
• Minimum age16 with consent; 18 without
• Witnesses2 required
• Apply online (statewide)Varies by county

Each applicant files a certified birth certificate plus a driver's license, government ID or passport. Social Security numbers are required for people born in the U.S.; others may show a passport or visa with Form I-94. See the full Louisiana marriage license requirements for age, ID, officiant and witness rules.

Sources

• Orleans Parish Marriage License Office (LDH Vital Records) (ldh.la.gov)

Last verified October 30, 2026. County fees change; confirm with the office before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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