Louisiana Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Louisiana birth records.

How To Request Louisiana Birth Records

Louisiana is a closed records state, meaning that Louisiana birth records are not open to the public. To make a request, you will need to contact the Louisiana Department of Health.

Ordering Method Options

You have a few different options for how to order Louisiana birth records. You can visit the Vital Records Service Center in person and make a request, or you can mail them the appropriate fees and paperwork. There is also the option to order Louisiana records by phone, fax, and online through an authorized service provider, though additional charges will apply for those services.

Birth Records Are Closed Records

Because Louisiana birth records are not considered to be part of the public record, access to them is restricted. In order to make a request for a birth certificate, you must be the person listed, or the person’s parents or grandparents, adult children or grandchildren, or a sibling. Any other requests must have legal authorization before they are fulfilled.