Access Hammond Marriage Records
Hammond marriage records are maintained by the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court. Hammond is a major city in Tangipahoa Parish, and the clerk has an office right in Hammond to handle marriage license applications without requiring a trip to the parish seat in Amite. This guide covers both office locations, fees, what you need to bring, and how to search Hammond marriage records online.
Hammond Quick Facts
Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court
Marriage license applications in Hammond are handled by the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk has two locations that accept marriage applications: the Hammond office at 310 E. Oak Street, Hammond, LA 70401, and the Amite office at the parish seat. For most Hammond residents, the local office is the most convenient choice.
One important rule for the Hammond office: you must arrive by 3:00 p.m. to be processed for a marriage license that day. The Hammond Marriage License Department can be reached at (985) 284-2670. If you are going to the Hammond office, call ahead to confirm current hours and confirm that the 3:00 p.m. cutoff still applies. The Amite office has its own hours, and applicants there need to arrive by 4:00 p.m.
The Amite office is at P.O. Box 667, Amite, LA 70422, with a phone number of (985) 748-4146. Both offices handle the same process and charge the same fee. If you miss the 3:00 p.m. cutoff in Hammond, the Amite office is your other option, though it is farther away.
The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court website above provides the official office information, marriage license instructions, and resources for Hammond residents applying for a marriage license.
| Hammond Office Address | 310 E. Oak Street, Hammond, LA 70401 |
|---|---|
| Hammond Marriage Dept. Phone | (985) 284-2670 |
| Hammond Cutoff Time | Arrive by 3:00 PM for same-day processing |
| Amite Office | P.O. Box 667, Amite, LA 70422 |
| Amite Phone | (985) 748-4146 |
| Website | tangiclerk.org |
Getting a Marriage License in Hammond
Both the Hammond and Amite offices accept marriage license applications. If you plan to go to the Hammond office, time your visit carefully. Arrive by 3:00 p.m. to ensure you can be processed that day. The Amite office gives you until 4:00 p.m. The 3:00 p.m. cutoff in Hammond is firm, so do not push it close.
Under Louisiana law at R.S. 9:222, a marriage license issued in Tangipahoa Parish is valid statewide. You can hold your ceremony anywhere in Louisiana using a Hammond-issued license. The license is good for 30 days from the date it is issued. After 30 days, the license expires and you must apply again.
A 24-hour waiting period applies in Tangipahoa Parish. Under R.S. 9:241, you must wait at least 24 hours after the license is issued before the ceremony can take place. That means you cannot marry the same day you apply. Build that wait time into your planning.
The fee is $35.00 and includes a certified copy of the marriage record. At the Hammond office, payment is accepted by check or credit card only. No cash at that location. The Amite office may have different payment options, so call ahead if you prefer cash or money order. No marriage license can be issued to anyone under 16.
Tangipahoa Parish also offers a covenant marriage option. A covenant marriage comes with additional commitments and different dissolution rules. Ask the clerk's office if you want more details on that option.
Required Documents for Hammond Marriage License
Both applicants need a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state-issued ID, or passport all work. Certified birth certificates are required for both parties. A standard copy or digital printout will not be accepted. The certificate must come directly from the vital records office that issued it.
Both parties must supply Social Security numbers. The clerk collects parent information as part of the application, including the full names, birthplaces, and mother's maiden names of each applicant's parents.
If either person was previously married, documentation of how that marriage ended is required. A certified divorce decree or the death certificate of a former spouse must be presented. Louisiana law under R.S. 9:225 requires this step. The clerk's office will ask for it, and you cannot get the license without it.
Note: Bring cash as backup even though the Hammond office requires check or credit card. Knowing your options helps if something changes at the counter.
Search Hammond Marriage Records Online
Tangipahoa Parish marriage records, including those from Hammond, can be searched through the eClerksLA statewide portal. This system provides online access to marriage license indexes from participating Louisiana parishes. You can search by name without going to either clerk office.
The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk marriage licenses page above explains the full application process, fee details, and timing rules for obtaining a marriage license in Hammond.
The LCRAA portal is another statewide records tool that lets you access court records from Louisiana clerks of court. For historical Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish marriage records, the Louisiana State Archives is the right place to start. For post-1946 certified marriage certificates, contact the Louisiana Department of Health.
The City of Hammond's official website above provides information on city services and can help direct residents to the right local resources for marriage records and other needs.
Note: For full certified marriage records with all applicant details, contact the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court directly. Online portals and the health department offer less complete versions of the record.
Nearby Louisiana Cities
These qualifying Louisiana cities also have marriage records pages with local clerk information and search resources.