Name of the Organization : Louisiana Department of Health
Type of Facility : How To Order Death Records
State : Louisiana
Country : United States of America
Website : https://ldh.la.gov/
Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/24416Deathpacket.pdf
How To Order Death Records :
** Louisiana is a “closed record” state.
** This means that birth and death certificates are not public records.
** All requests for birth or death certificates must include proper identification.
Related : Louisiana Department of Health How To Order Birth Records : www.statusin.org/24414.html
** For a list of acceptable identification documents, click here.
** You may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate if you are the surviving 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,
** or the beneficiary of an insurance policy of the person named on the document (unless otherwise authorized by LA R.S.
IN Person :
** Vital Records Central Office
** You may complete an application for a certified copy of a death 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 Louisiana Death Certificates for deaths occurring on or after July 7 2012.
** 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
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)
Certified Documents :
** 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
Other Services :
** Orleans Parish Marriage License – $27.50
** Delayed Certificate Filing – $27.50*
** Adoption/Legitimation/Paternity – $27.50*
** Amendment of Birth Record – $27.50*
** Amendment of Death Record – $25.50*
** Putative Father Registry Certificate – $10.00