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  "urn": "urn:us-la:rs:9:225",
  "title_number": "9",
  "section_number": "225",
  "citation": "R.S. 9:225",
  "heading": "Documents required; attachments",
  "text": "A. An application for a marriage license shall be accompanied by:\n\n(1)(a) A certified copy of each party's birth certificate as provided by R.S. 9:226.\n\n(b) If the applicant does not have a birth certificate, the applicant shall obtain an order signed by a judge waiving the requirement pursuant to R.S. 9:228.\n\n(2) The written consent for a minor to marry, or the court's authorization for the minor to marry, or both, as required by Chapter 6 of Title XV of the Children's Code.\n\n(3) If applicable, the declaration of intent for a covenant marriage, as provided in Part VII of this Chapter.\n\n(4) A valid and unexpired driver's license, a government issued identification card, or a valid and unexpired passport from the country of his birth or an unexpired visa accompanied by Form I-94 as issued by the United States.\n\nB.(1) It shall be unlawful for any officer authorized to issue a marriage license in this state to issue a license to any male or female unless both parties first present and file with the officer a certified copy of their original birth certificate.\n\n(2) A photostatic or photographic reproduction of the certified copy of the birth certificate shall be filed with the officer.",
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    {
      "level": "title",
      "number": "9",
      "name": "CIVIL CODE--ANCILLARIES"
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      "number": "I",
      "name": "OF PERSONS"
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      "number": "IV",
      "name": "HUSBAND AND WIFE"
    },
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      "number": "1",
      "name": "MARRIAGE: GENERAL PRINCIPLES"
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      "level": "part",
      "number": "III",
      "name": "APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE"
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      "level": "subpart",
      "number": "A",
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