new.dhh.louisiana.gov How To Order Birth Records : Department of Health

Name of the Organization : Louisiana Department of Health
Type of Facility : How To Order Birth Records
State : Louisiana
Country : United States of America

Website : https://ldh.la.gov/
Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/24414-BirthPacket.pdf

How To Order Birth Records :

** Louisiana is a “closed record” state. This means that birth and death certificates are not public records.

 Related : Louisiana Department of Health How To Order Death Records : https://www.statusin.org/24416.html

** All requests for birth or death certificates must include proper identification.
** For a list of acceptable identification documents, click here.
** You may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate if you are the person named on the document,
** spouse of the person named on the document, parent of the person named on the document, adult child of the person named on the document,
** sibling of the person named on the document, grandparent of the person named on the document,
** or an adult grandchild of the person named on the document (unless otherwise authorized by LA R.S. 40:41).
** When another adult other than the mother or father listed on the certificate is requesting a record, they must present a judgment of custody for the child.
** Notarized custody papers or provisional custody mandates are not acceptable.
** Checks should be made payable to “Louisiana Vital Records”

For a list of applicable service fees :
** Birth Certificate – $15.00 per copy
** Birth Certificate plus Birth Card (short form) – $24.00/pair
** Death Certificate – $7.00 per copy
** Orleans Parish Marriage Certificate – $5.00 per copy
** Evidentiary Document – $10.00 per copy
** Clerk of Court issued Short-Form Birth Certification Card – $14.00 per copy
** Clerk of Court issued Long-Form Birth Certificate – $24.00 per copy
** There are three ways to obtain a certified copy of a Louisiana birth certificate. Pick the method that best suits your needs.

IN PERSON :
** Vital Records Central Office
** You may complete an application for a certified copy of a birth certificate, bring your photo identification and correct fees to the Vital Records Central Office.
** Walk-in services only accept cash, check, or money order as forms of payment (no credit or debit cards).

Vital Records Kiosks :
** You may also order in person from a kiosk service location. Kiosk orders require the user to successfully complete an identity authentication screening.
** Once the kiosk order is placed, the order is shipped via USPS or expedited shipping, or made available for pickup at Vital Records Central Office.
** A security fee and shipping costs apply to kiosk orders.

Clerks of Court :
** Participating Louisiana Clerks of Court offer certified copies of birth records (long and short form) at locations around the state.
** There is an additional fee for this service.

Mail :
You may mail your completed request, a copy of your photo identification and correct fees to :
Vital Records Registry
PO Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70160
** Please allow approx. 3-5 weeks for delivery.

Internet, Fax And Telephone :
** You may use a major credit card to place internet, fax or telephone orders through VitalChek Network, an authorized service provider.
** There are additional fees when using this service provider or requesting expedited services.

Identification Requirements :
A. Primary Documents :
** Current state issued driver’s license that displays a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.
** Current state issued picture identification that displays a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.
** Current U.S. military identification card that displays a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.
** Current U.S. issued or Foreign issued Passport
** U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550, N-570 or N-578)
** U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560 or N-578)
** Students (high school or younger) – a current school yearbook or a current school identification document with a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.

B. Secondary Documents :
** Current student picture identification card from a college or university when accompanied by a 100% fee paid receipt for the current semester.
** A W-2 form issued within the last two years plus an original signed Social Security Card.
** The Social Security numbers must match.
** Original adoption papers
** Official certified deeds or title to property

** Certificate of vehicle title
** Insurance policy must show name of the applicant (Health, Home, Life, and Auto).
** Payroll stub (cannot be handwritten) showing the name and social security number of the applicant.
** Current U.S. military dependent identification card that displays a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.
** Original DD-214 Military Discharge document which clearly identifies the applicant.
** Voter’s Registration application (certified true copy)