LOUISIANA VITAL RECORDS

Louisiana Vital Records Registry (Louisiana Vital Records) issues certified copies of Louisiana birth certificates and Louisiana death certificates for events that occurred within the State of Louisiana, and Louisiana marriage records for marriage licenses that were purchased in Orleans Parish. You may order copies of Louisiana vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

Please be advised, due to the effects of Hurricane Katrina, not all records are currently accessible at this time, some records are archived. If Louisiana Vital Records does not have access to your record, they will send you a letter to inform you. once they are able to access the archived records, your request will be completed. Currently, Louisiana Vital Records does not have an estimated time as to when they will be able to access those records. However, your request will be kept on file and fulfilled once it is available.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

LOUISIANA BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Louisiana Vital Records issues copies of Louisiana birth certificates which can typically be used for passport, social security, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Louisiana birth certificates for yourself, your current legal spouse, your child or a parent. If you are not one of the people listed, you will need to submit a written request directly to Louisiana Vital Records, along with a check or money order.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Louisiana Vital Records will only ship copies of Louisiana birth certificates to the entitled applicant's verified home address.

Visit Louisiana Vital Records site

Birth Long
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in the State of Louisiana within the last 100 years.

First Copy: $15.00    Additional Copies: $15.00


Birth Short - Card
A wallet size version of the Birth Certificate. The Birth Card can be used for informational purposes or personal identification only and cannot be used for identification, travel or passport. The Birth Card is available for events that occurred in the State of Louisiana within the last 100 years.

First Copy: $9.00    Additional Copies: $9.00

Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Louisiana Vital Records, to securely order certified Louisiana vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Louisiana Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as Louisiana birth certificates, simple, fast and secure:

• Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
• Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Louisiana birth certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.