Marriages

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MARRIAGE LICENSES IN CADDO PARISH

The Clerk of Court is able to aid couples in their marriage preparation by providing the marriage license. The license, which expires thirty days from the date of issuance, must be obtained at least seventy-two hours prior to the wedding ceremony. The cost of acquiring a license is twenty-six dollars ($26.00) Cash.

Only one party need be present to obtain the license. However, the following information and documentation is required of both applicants for the completion of the marriage license:

     * Certified birth certificates and or birth cards

     * Social Security numbers

     * Full names, places of residence, race, and ages

     * Names and birth places of applicants' parents

     * The number of previous marriages and, if applicable, whether divorced or not. You must know the month and year of any prior divorce and

       widowers must know the month and year of the death of their former spouse.

Louisiana law states both parties must be eighteen years of age to marry without parental consent. Applicants sixteen and seventeen years of age must have written consent of both parents. Applicants under the age of sixteen must have authorization from a district court judge in addition to consent of both parents.

To contact the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish:

       Clerk of Court's Office

       1st Floor Caddo Parish Courthouse

       501 Texas Street, Room 103

       Shreveport, LA 71101

       (318) 226-6780     

CEREMONIES

One of the greatest pleasures of this court is performing wedding ceremonies both large and small. To help you in planning your special ceremony, we have included a few different types of ceremonies, along with sample readings. If you wish to recite your own vows, or have any other ideas for your special day, the court will be happy to try and accommodate your requests.

SAMPLE CEREMONY