Apply For A Lake Charles Marriage License
How do I apply for my marriage license in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
To apply for your marriage license in Lake Charles, you will first need to obtain an identification waiver from the 14th Judicial District Judges Offices. If you do not have this waiver, the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court’s office will have to keep your birth certificate. The 14th Judicial District Judges Offices are located across the street from the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court’s office at 1001 Lakeshore Drive, on the third floor. You will need a state I.D. card such as a driver’s license and a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Once you have obtained an identification waiver, you can go to the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court’s office and submit a marriage license application. The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court’s office is located at 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays. You can visit the Clerk of Court’s website to learn more about applying for your marriage license at Lake Charles Marriage License.
How do I fulfill the requirements to receive my marriage license in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
To fulfill the requirements to receive your marriage license in Lake Charles, Louisiana, you and the person that you are marrying both need to be single, and at least 18 years old. If you are under 18 years old you must have parental consent to apply for a marriage license. If you have been married previously you must provide a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate from the previous marriage.
How long are marriage licenses valid in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
Marriage licenses issued by the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of County’s office are valid for a period of 30 days. Your marriage license will be valid anywhere in the state of Louisiana.
How long is the waiting period before I can use my marriage license in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
You must wait 72 hours after your license is issued before you can use your marriage license.
Do I have to have any blood tests to apply for a marriage license in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
No, you do not have to have any blood tests or physical examinations to apply for a marriage license in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
How much is the marriage license fee in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
The marriage license fee in Lake Charles is $27.50 in cash. The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of County’s office requests that you do not pay this fee with any bills larger than $20.
Who can officiate at my marriage ceremony in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
You can ask any authorized member of religious clergy or active or retired judge to officiate at your marriage ceremony in Lake Charles.
Where do I get my marriage certificate in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
After your marriage ceremony, your marriage license must be returned to the Clerk of Court’s office and recorded. Then, you will be able to order certified copies of your marriage certificate. There is a fee of $6.00 for each copy. Visit the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of County’s office to learn more or go to Lake Charles Marriage License.
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