Jefferson County, Louisiana
Marriage license in Jefferson County, Louisiana
Jefferson County issues marriage licenses through the Parish Clerk of Court (or Orleans Parish: LDH Vital Records) at the Gretna office, under Louisiana law (La. Civ. Code arts. 86 et seq.; La. R.S. §§ 9:201 et seq.).
Jefferson County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Gretna
- Issued by
- Parish Clerk of Court (or Orleans Parish: LDH Vital Records)
- License fee
- $25–$40
- Waiting period
- 1 day
- Validity
- 30 days
- Minimum age
- 18
- Witnesses required
- 2
- ID
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number; certified birth certificate
- Statute
- La. Civ. Code arts. 86 et seq.; La. R.S. §§ 9:201 et seq.
Verify exact fees at the Jefferson County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: ldh.la.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Jefferson County Clerk.