The Plaquemines Parish clerk of court is pleased to partner with the Louisiana Bureau of Vital Records to offer birth and death certificate service. If, after examining this web page, you have questions, contact the clerk’s office at (504) 934-6610 or by e-mail at info@clerk25th.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
Applicants must appear in person. An appointment is not necessary. Those needing birth or death certificates must complete the application form, provide proper identification, and pay the proper fees. Because most birth records prior to 1983 need updating by the Bureau of Vital Statistics before a certificate may be issued, it is best to arrive at the clerk of court’s office before 4:00 P.M.
Louisiana is a “closed record” state, meaning that birth and death certificates are not public records. All requests for birth or death certificates must include proper identification. Under Louisiana law, birth records are strictly confidential until 100 years after the year of birth. Birth records older than 100 years are available at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge. Death records are strictly confidential until 50 years after the year of death. Death records older than 50 years are available at the Louisiana State Archives. The La. Secretary of State offers an online search for birth and death certificates at no charge Online Public Vital Records Index .
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.
You may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate if you are the surviving 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, or the beneficiary of an insurance policy of the person named on the document (unless otherwise authorized by La. R.S. 40:41).
Those not wishing to pay the clerk of court’s fee ($15 included in the above prices) should proceed to the La. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Benson Tower, 1450 Poydras St. 4th Fl., New Orleans LA 70160, or consult the state’s web site for information on mail service: Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records.
Louisiana is a “closed record” state, meaning that birth and death certificates are not public records. All requests for birth or death certificates must include proper identification. Under Louisiana law, birth records are strictly confidential until 100 years after the year of birth. Birth records older than 100 years are available at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge. Death records are strictly confidential until 50 years after the year of death. Death records older than 50 years are available at the Louisiana State Archives.