Birth Certificates

Birth Certificates will be issued ONLY at the Edgard Courthouse on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4.00 PM.  Birth Certificate fees follows:

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Birth Certificates - $34.00 (Cash Only)

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Individuals born in Louisiana may obtain a certified copy of their Birth Certificate from the Clerk of Court’s Office. Birth Certificates for infants shall be available 90 days after birth.

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Please expect to wait at least 30 minutes to one hour after application is complete for the state system to update the information.

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Identification Requirements

Must produce identification in the form of one primary document or two secondary documents.

 

Primary Documents

1. A state issued Driver’s License that includes a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.

2. A state issued picture identification that includes a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.

3. A current U.S military identification card that includes a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.

4. A U.S. Passport with current photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.

5. For students that are in high school or below, a current school yearbook or a current school identification document with a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.

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Secondary Documents

1. A student picture ID card from a Louisiana college or university when accompanied by a 100% fee paid receipt for the current semester. Note: This counts as two documents.

2. A W-2 form issued within the last two years plus an original signed Social Security card. The Social Security numbers must match.
Note: This counts as two documents.

3. A certified copy of adoption papers.

4. Official certified deeds or title to property in Louisiana.

5. Louisiana certificate of vehicle title.

6. Insurance policy (Health, Home, Life, Auto).

7. A payroll stub. The stub must show the name and Social Security number of the applicant. Note: Cannot be handwritten.

8. A current U.S. military dependent identification card that includes a photograph that clearly identifies the applicant as the same.

9. Original DD-214 Military Discharge document that clearly identifies the bearer as the same.

10. A medical card with the applicant’s name on it.

11. A Social Security card that is signed.

 

 

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