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Birth Records       How To Order Birth Records           Locations           Identification Requirements       Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth

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. 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.

For a list of applicable service fees, click here.

There are three ways to obtain a certified copy of a Louisiana birth certificate. Pick the method that best suits your needs.
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	You may complete an application for a certified copy of a birth certificate, bring your photo identification and correct fees to a Vital Records Service Center. For an application to obtain a certified birth certificate, click here.
	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 For an application to obtain a certified birth certificate, click here. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
	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. To order using the VitalChek Network, click here. To check the status of a VitalChek Network order, click here. To inquire about an order placed with VitalChek, please call 1-877-605-8562.