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urn: urn:us-la:rs:9:225
citation: "R.S. 9:225"
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breadcrumb: "Title 9 › Code Preliminary Title › Code Book I › Code Title IV › Chapter 1 › Part III › Subpart A"
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  - { year: 1988, number: 345, section: 1, effective_date: 1988-07-07, role: amendment }
  - { year: 1988, number: 808, section: 1, effective_date: 1988-07-18, role: amendment }
  - { year: 1995, number: 415, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
  - { year: 1997, number: 1380, section: 2, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2015, number: 436, section: 1, effective_date: 2016-01-01, role: amendment }
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# Documents required; attachments

A. An application for a marriage license shall be accompanied by:

(1)(a) A certified copy of each party's birth certificate as provided by R.S. 9:226.

(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.

(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.

(3) If applicable, the declaration of intent for a covenant marriage, as provided in Part VII of this Chapter.

(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.

B.(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.

(2) A photostatic or photographic reproduction of the certified copy of the birth certificate shall be filed with the officer.