A certified copy of Louisiana Birth and Death certificates may be obtained in person only at the Thibodaux Clerk of Court Office. We access the Vital Records database to print these copies. Any birth certificate 100 years or older and death certificate 50 years or older must be obtained from the Archives in Baton Rouge; their Customer Service number is 225-922-1207.
Fees are as follows (Cash Only):
Birth Certificate: $34.00
Birth Certificate + Birth Card: $48.00
Death Certificate: $26.00
Requirements:
- Requestors MUST present themselves in person to obtain a Birth or Death Record
- Requestors must present a valid ID to obtain a copy.
- Relationship to request a certificate must be one of the following:
- Self
- Mother
- Father
- Child
- Grandparent
- Grandchild
- Sibling
- Legal Guardian (must present certified copy of judgment of custody)
- Current spouse
Death Certificates registered in Louisiana from July of 2012 to present may be obtained from the Clerk of Court’s office. Death Certificates are usually available within 90 days of death. Individuals seeking Death Certificates registered before July of 2012 must contact Vital Records at (504) 593-5100.
CERTIFIED COPIES OF BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:
- Thibodaux Office: (985) 447-5266
- TEMPORARY LOCATION:
200 W. 2ND ST., 3RD FLOOR
Thibodaux, LA 70301 - Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
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Birth or Death Certificate Application PDF