Find Your Marrero Marriage License in Jefferson Parish
Marrero is a census-designated place on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish, and all marriage licenses for Marrero residents come from the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The nearest office is the West Bank location at 200 Derbigny Street in Gretna, just a short drive from most Marrero neighborhoods. Jefferson Parish also has an East Bank office on Elmwood Park Boulevard, and either location can serve any Jefferson Parish resident regardless of which side of the river they live on.
Marrero Quick Facts
Jefferson Parish Clerk Offices
Marrero residents have two options for obtaining a marriage license. The West Bank office is closer for most Marrero addresses:
- West Bank Office: 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 100, Gretna, LA 70053. Phone: (504) 364-2922 or (504) 364-2923.
- East Bank Office: 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70123. Phone: (504) 736-6390.
Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can also reach the marriage license department by email at marriageinfo@jpclerkofcourt.us. The Jefferson Parish Clerk website is at jpclerkofcourt.us. There is no appointment needed; walk-ins are accepted.
Fees in Jefferson Parish
The marriage license fee is $27.50. A certified copy of the marriage license costs $10.00 each. If you want to waive the 24-hour waiting period, there is a $4.00 fee for that option (subject to state law requirements). Call ahead to confirm which payment methods are accepted at the West Bank office.
These fees are lower than some other Louisiana parishes. The $27.50 license fee and $10.00 certified copy fee are straightforward. Most couples request at least two certified copies when they pick up the paperwork after the ceremony.
What Documents to Bring
Come prepared with everything listed below. The office will not issue a license if documents are missing. Each party needs:
- Valid government photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID)
- Certified birth certificate (not a copy)
- Social Security number
- If previously divorced: certified copy of the divorce decree
- If previously widowed: certified death certificate of the former spouse
Louisiana does not require a blood test. No medical exam is needed. The document list is short, but each item matters. Certified birth certificates take time to order, so start that process early if you do not have one on hand.
The 24-Hour Waiting Period
State law requires 24 hours between the time the license is issued and when you can legally marry. The Clerk will note the exact time of issuance on the license. Plan your application date at least one day before your ceremony. A Saturday wedding means you need the license by Friday at the latest, and earlier than the ceremony time.
Jefferson Parish does offer a 24-hour waiver for a $4.00 fee, but there may be legal limitations on who can use it. Ask the Clerk's office about current waiver availability when you apply. The license is valid for 30 days from issue; it expires after that window.
Statewide Validity
Your Jefferson Parish marriage license works across all of Louisiana. You do not have to get married in Marrero or Jefferson Parish. Use the license for a ceremony in New Orleans, the North Shore, or anywhere else in the state. The marriage record is filed in Jefferson Parish because that is where the license originated.
Age Requirements
Adults 18 and older can apply without any additional steps. Louisiana law does not allow marriage licenses for anyone younger than 16. Applicants who are 16 or 17 must have parental consent and a judge's order. The Clerk can tell you which court to contact if this applies.
Covenant Marriage
Jefferson Parish, like all Louisiana parishes, offers the option of a covenant marriage. This is a legal choice with higher requirements and stricter divorce limits. Pre-marital counseling with a clergy member or licensed counselor is required. Both parties must sign a declaration of intent before the Clerk issues a covenant marriage license. Ask the office for the declaration form if you want to learn more about this option.
Certified Copies After the Ceremony
The officiant signs the completed license and returns it to the Jefferson Parish Clerk. Once filed, the marriage is on record. Certified copies cost $10.00 each. You need them for changing your name with Social Security, updating your driver's license, and for any legal documents that require proof of marriage. Order extras. It is easier to have them on hand than to go back to the office repeatedly.
The eClerks LA portal may provide online access to Jefferson Parish marriage records. Check that site if you need records and cannot visit in person.
Official Sources for Jefferson Parish
The Jefferson Parish Clerk marriage license page explains the process for Marrero and all Jefferson Parish West Bank communities.
Marrero residents are on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish, making the Gretna office on Derbigny Street the most convenient location for marriage license applications.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court website serves all of Jefferson Parish including the West Bank communities of Marrero, Terrytown, and Harvey.
Both the West Bank office in Gretna and the East Bank office on Elmwood Park Boulevard are available to Jefferson Parish residents regardless of where they live.
Jefferson Parish Marriage License
The Jefferson Parish page covers both the West Bank and East Bank offices with full details on fees, documents, and hours for Marrero residents.
Nearby Cities
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