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There are three ways to obtain a certified copy of a Louisiana birth certificate: IN PERSON. Vital Records Central Office. Walk-in Service Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. (excluding state holidays)
Find certified copies of birth records which may be ordered in-person, by mail or online provided by the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Louisiana is a “closed record” state, meaning that birth and death certificates are not public records. All requests for birth or death certificates must include proper identification. Under Louisiana law, birth records are strictly confidential until 100 years after the year of birth.
The Vital Records Central Office provides walk-in services for certified copies of Louisiana birth certificates. Clients may also submit documents to begin an amendment case, adoption, or delayed birth certificate. Walk-in services only accept cash, check, or money order as forms of payment (no credit or debit cards). Kiosk Services.
The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court office has access to Louisiana birth certificates only. Birth Certificates are issued from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday except for legal holidays, at the Lafayette Parish Courthouse located at 800 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, La 70501.
Download the Birth/Death Certificate Request Form. The Livingston Parish Clerk of Court’s office does not handle birth certificates. Get birth information on the Louisiana Vital Records Registry website.
