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Where to mail your certificate application in Louisiana

Mail your completed Louisiana certificate application to Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics, PO Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. This office issues certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates registered in the state. $15 for a birth certificate, $7 for a death certificate, $5 for an Orleans Parish marriage certificate — plus a $0.50 state charge added to every mail-in order. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.

Certificate applications — birth, death and marriage certificates

Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics
PO Box 60630
New Orleans, LA  70160

Use this address for birth, death and marriage certificates for events registered in Louisiana.

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Bureau of Vital Records and StatisticsPO Box 60630New Orleans, LA 70160

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Key facts

  • Louisiana's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths) registered in Louisiana — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
  • $15 for a birth certificate, $7 for a death certificate, $5 for an Orleans Parish marriage certificate — plus a $0.50 state charge added to every mail-in order.
  • Check or money order payable to "Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics."
  • Include a copy of the applicant’s valid photo ID.
  • This address only covers Orleans Parish marriages — for any other parish, or for a divorce record, contact the Clerk of Court in the parish where it was issued/granted.
  • Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
  • PostPal prints your completed application and mails it to Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics the next business day — no printer, envelope, or trip to the post office.

How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the event was registered in Louisiana

    Certificates come from the state where the birth, death was registered. If the event happened in Louisiana, Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.

  2. 2

    Fill out and sign the application

    Download the current application from Louisiana's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. Include a copy of the applicant’s valid photo ID. Include your payment: Check or money order payable to "Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics."

  3. 3

    Address the envelope to the vital records office

    Mail it to Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics, PO Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you. Note: This address only covers Orleans Parish marriages — for any other parish, or for a divorce record, contact the Clerk of Court in the parish where it was issued/granted.

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Common questions

Where do I mail my birth certificate application in Louisiana?

Mail it to Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics, PO Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. $15 for a birth certificate, $7 for a death certificate, $5 for an Orleans Parish marriage certificate — plus a $0.50 state charge added to every mail-in order.

Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?

Yes. Louisiana accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.

What do I need to include when I mail my application?

Include the completed and signed application form, include a copy of the applicant’s valid photo ID., and payment: Check or money order payable to "Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics."

How long does a mailed certificate take?

Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.

Can I get a marriage certificate from this address?

This address only covers Orleans Parish marriages — for any other parish, or for a divorce record, contact the Clerk of Court in the parish where it was issued/granted.

Can PostPal mail my Louisiana vital records application for me?

Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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