Louisiana Birth Certificate Apostille

When you need to apostille a Louisiana birth certificate, you will need to make sure to have a certified copy of the vital record beforehand. If you need to order one, your best bet is to go through the Louisiana Department of Health. Here's what their website says about obtaining one:

Louisiana is a "closed record" state. This means that birth and death certificates are not public records.

Who May Order A Birth Certificate:

• The person named on the document

• The current spouse of the person named on the document

• Mother or father of the person named on the document

• An adult child of the person named on the document

• Sister/brother of the person named on the document

• Grandmother or grandfather of the person named on the document

• Grandchild of the person named on the document

• An attorney representing one of the above with a signed contract of representation or authorization.

When another adult other than the legally entitled individuals listed above is requesting the record of a child, they must present a judgment of custody for the child. Notarized custody papers or provisional custody mandates are not acceptable.

You may also request Apostille copies of vital records.

There are three ways to obtain a certified copy of a Louisiana birth certificate:

IN PERSON

Vital Records Central Office

New Orleans Vital Records Walk-In Services are currently not available due to COVID-19

Walk-in Service Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. (excluding state holidays)

Please fill out the application to obtain a certified birth certificate.

Clerks of Court

Vital Records Kiosks

Kiosk Service Locations Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (excluding state holidays)

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.

MAIL

Vital Records Registry

PO Box 60630

New Orleans, LA 70160

Please complete the application to obtain a certified birth certificate and allow approximately 8-10 weeks for delivery.

INTERNET, FAX AND TELEPHONE

To order using the VitalChek Network, visit their website or call 1-877-605-8562.

If you have already placed a VitalChek Network order, you may also check the status.

To inquire about an order placed with VitalChek, please call 1-877-605-8562.

Apostille for Louisiana Birth Certificate

There is no margin for error with the Authentication or Apostille process. If mistakes are made, both your time and money will be wasted and you'll have to start all over again. If you want to look into outsourcing this part of preparing to studying abroad to someone with experience, please email me at jared@apostillellc.com or call 848-467-7740 to request my services or learn more.