Marriage License & Lagniappe

Marriage License Requirements

Certified copies of birth certificates: If either party is from out-of-state, this requirement may be waived by a judge.
Must know Social Security numbers, but no documentation is required.
If previously married, a final divorce decree is required.
If widowed, a certified copy of death certificate is required.
$27.50 for marriage license in Orleans Parish (fee is non-refundable).
LOUISIANA RESIDENTS – 72-hour waiting period period between issue of license and wedding, may be waived by a judge. Bring marriage license to judge at First City Court, 421 Loyola Avenue, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Phone 504-407-0400 for more information. The license is valid for 30 days.
NON LOUISIANA RESIDENTS – An officiant may waive the 72-hour waiting period upon application of the parties giving “serious and meritorious reasons”.
Either the bride or groom must appear in person.

Orleans Parish Marriage Office

1450 Poydras Street (Benson Tower) 4th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
Ph: 504-593–5100
Hours: 8:15am to 3:30pm
Mon-Fri (except state holidays)
www.oph.dhh.state.la.us

For map and directions [CLICK HERE]

Second City Court – Algiers Pointe Courthouse

(walking distance from the Canal St./Algiers Ferry)
225 Morgan Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
Tel: 504-368-4099
Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm
(Please arrive before 2:15pm)
Mon-Fri (except state holidays)

For map and directions [CLICK HERE]

CONFIRM REQUIREMENTS WITH MARRIAGE LICENSE
OFFICE AT 504-568-3620

Copy of Orleans Marriage Certificates

Instructions for ordering Marriage Certificates [HERE]
Application for Certified Copy of Orleans Parish Marriage Certificate [HERE]
Marriage Officiant Registration Affadavit [HERE]

Second-line Street Parade Permit Information (updated 2/2013)

The application for parade permit (in accordinance with Ordinance Number 17271MCS38:27) cost is $50.25.
The City of New Orleans will only accept a cashier’s check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans.
A parade permit is good anywhere in Orleans Parish.
The parade route along with the size of the parade will determine the amount of police officers needed for the parade escort.

The cost per officer for a second-line parade escort is $100.00.
For more information on your wedding second line parade or police escorts, please contact Officer Don Powers at 504-343-5890 or donp1961@aol.com

Jackson Square

A permit is required to hold your wedding or take photographs in Jackson Square. For details: 504-658-2176 or Events in Jackson Square.

Streetcar Charter

Charter a Red or Green streetcar for private events – a unique New Orleans
Experience Contact Dominic Moncada or Glenda Johnson RTA 504-827-8325
http://norta.com/Business_Center/Streetcar_Charters/index.html

French Market Rental

Washington Artillery Park – Cannon Platform & Amphitheater

Dutch Alley

Cafe du Monde Corridor

Latrobe Park

Market Pavilions

www.frenchmarket.org

Mardi Gras Indian Show

The Second Line Parade Package has you and your guests dancing in the streets with the Mardi Gras Indians to the music of a New Orleans Brass Band. A tradition that dates to the 1940s, the Second Line Parade consists of the first line, the brass band, who leads the second line of people through the neighborhood. Following behind the brass band would be you and your guests. That’s right! Everyone who follows behind the band dancing to the music is Second Lining. What is so special about this package is that we provide the complete Mardi Gras Indian Show. A traditional New Orleans Brass Band and the Mardi Gras Indians at one time! Put a handkerchief in your hand, and enjoy this exceptional New Orleans experience. More information at wwww.mardigrasindianshow.com.

Uniquely New Orleans Wedding Settings

Historic Homes/Plantations
French Quarter Courtyard
Private Gardens
Hotels
Mississippi Riverboats
Churches (choose from more than 900)
Lake Pontchartrain boats, yachts
Botanical Gardens – City Park

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