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How can you pay the marriage license fee in Orleans Parish?

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Direct answer

For Orleans Parish, the published answer is Cash — the exact amount is required, as change is not given, Check, Money order, Credit or debit card, and All fees are non-refundable. The Registry's own downloadable requirements sheet (Rev 8/18) still states that credit and debit cards are not accepted. The current web page supersedes it. The separate certified-copy counter at the same address takes only cash, check or money order, so bring a non-card method as a fallback.

Published rule and conditions

Accepted payment methods
  • Cash — the exact amount is required, as change is not given
  • Check
  • Money order
  • Credit or debit card
  • All fees are non-refundable

The Registry's own downloadable requirements sheet (Rev 8/18) still states that credit and debit cards are not accepted. The current web page supersedes it. The separate certified-copy counter at the same address takes only cash, check or money order, so bring a non-card method as a fallback.

Official requirement

MARRIAGE LICENSE: $27.50 CASH, CHECK, MONEY ORDERS AND CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Issuing office

Louisiana Vital Records Registry (Louisiana Department of Health), Orleans Parish Marriage License Office

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Official sources for this answer

  • How To Obtain An Orleans Parish Marriage LicenseLouisiana Department of Health, Center for Vital Records and Health Statistics - checked July 26, 2026

    The licenses are valid in any parish in the State of Louisiana. In order to apply for a marriage license, both parties should be present and present all required documents. Fees of $27.50 payable by cash (must contain EXACT AMOUNT), check, money order, or credit/debit card (non-refundable), plus $5 for each certified copy of the marriage certificate desired by the customer. A 24-hour waiting period is required by law between the time of issuance of the license and the ceremony. Judges of the First or Second City Courts are authorized by law to waive the waiting period for Louisiana residents and they can do this during their Monday-Friday hours of operation ONLY. If both parties reside outside of Louisiana and the services will occur in Orleans parish AND be performed by a registered Orleans officiant, that officiant can waive this waiting period. A marriage license expires and becomes invalid at midnight thirty (30) days after the date of issuance. Marriage under the age of 16 is prohibited by law.

  • How To Order Orleans Parish Marriage RecordsLouisiana Department of Health, Center for Vital Records and Health Statistics - checked July 26, 2026

    Walk-in services only accept cash (must contain EXACT AMOUNT), check, or money order as forms of payment (no credit or debit cards). Vital Records Central Office, 1450 Poydras St. Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112. Walk-in Service Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. (excluding state holidays). By Mail: Please allow approximately 8-10 weeks for delivery.

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