Divorce Records in Louisiana
Whether divorce records are public in Louisiana and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Louisiana Vital Records does not issue certified copies of divorce decrees. A certified copy must be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the parish where the divorce was granted. Louisiana Department of Health, Vital Records FAQ (Records and Statistics)
| Divorce records | Louisiana Vital Records does not issue certified copies of divorce decrees. A certified copy must be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the parish where the divorce was granted. Fees and public-access rules are set by each parish Clerk of Court. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Louisiana, and how do I get a copy?
Louisiana Vital Records does not issue certified copies of divorce decrees. A certified copy must be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the parish where the divorce was granted.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.