Order Official Louisiana Vital Records Online.
Order Certified Louisiana Birth and Death Certificates Online.
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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of
Louisiana Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates
direct to your door.
Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics.
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Birth Certificate Requirements
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Death Certificate Requirements
Identification Requirements
All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to
upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of
identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.
All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.
Valid and Current Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:
- - 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)
- - High School Students - a current school yearbook or a current school identification document with a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.
If you cannot provide any from the above list, you must submit at least 2 forms of secondary IDs from the following list:
- - Current student picture identification card from a college or university when accompanied by a 100% fee paid receipt for the current semester. (COUNTS AS TWO DOCUMENTS)
- - A W-2 form issued within the last two years plus an original signed Social Security Card. The Social Security numbers must match. (COUNTS AS TWO DOCUMENTS)
- - Social Security Card
- - 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)
Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates
Applicant
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Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
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Self
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Valid Photo Identification
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Father
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Valid Photo Identification
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Mother
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Valid Photo Identification
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Child
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Valid Photo Identification
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Grandparent
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Valid Photo Identification
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Grandchild
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Valid Photo Identification
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Sister
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Valid Photo Identification
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Brother
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Valid Photo Identification
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Spouse
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Valid Photo Identification
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Legal Guardian
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Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
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Other (specify)
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Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
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Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates
Applicant
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Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
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Father
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Valid Photo Identification
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Mother
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Valid Photo Identification
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Child
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Valid Photo Identification
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Grandparent
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Valid Photo Identification
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Grandchild
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Valid Photo Identification
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Sister
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Valid Photo Identification
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Brother
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Valid Photo Identification
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Spouse
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Valid Photo Identification
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Legal Guardian
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Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
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Other (specify)
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Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
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