Iberville Parish Marriage Records

Iberville Parish marriage records are filed and maintained at the Clerk of Court office in Plaquemine. The 18th Judicial District Court serves Iberville Parish, and the Clerk handles all marriage licenses, certified copies, and record searches for this area. Iberville Parish has one of the oldest record collections in Louisiana, with historical marriage documents going back to the 1770s. Whether you need a current license or are searching for an older record, this guide covers how the process works and where to look.

Iberville Parish Clerk of Court

The Iberville Parish Clerk of Court office is at 58050 Meriam Street in Plaquemine. This is the office that issues all marriage licenses for the parish, stores the records, and provides certified copies on request. It operates under the 18th Judicial District Court. For any need related to Iberville Parish marriage records, this is where you start. Staff can guide you through the application process, look up past records, and issue certified copies for legal use.

The mailing address is P.O. Box 423, Plaquemine, LA 70765. If you need to send a written request for records, use that address. Include the full names of both parties, the approximate marriage date, and your return contact information. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on state and federal holidays. Arrive with time to spare before 4:30 p.m. if you are applying for a license that day.

For phone inquiries, call (225) 687-5160. The fax number is (225) 687-5210. Staff can answer questions about documents required, current fees, and how to request a certified copy of a marriage record on file in Iberville Parish.

Iberville Parish participates in eClerksLA, which gives online access to marriage license indexes and other court records from the parish. This system lets you search without going to the courthouse in Plaquemine.

The eClerksLA portal above connects to Iberville Parish marriage records and other clerk of court records. Use it to search indexes and locate a record before contacting the office for a certified copy.

Iberville Parish Historical Marriage Records

Iberville Parish has one of the longest record histories in Louisiana. Historical marriage records from this area go back to 1770-1810, making this a significant resource for genealogy research and historical inquiry. If you are tracing family history or looking for an ancestor who lived in this part of Louisiana in the 18th or 19th century, Iberville Parish records may have what you need.

For records from the 1770s through the early 1800s, the Louisiana State Archives is an essential stop. The archives hold historical vital records from Louisiana parishes going back centuries in some cases. Some of the oldest Iberville Parish marriage records may exist only in archival collections, not in current clerk systems. The archives are open to the public and accept written research requests from genealogists and historians.

For more recent records that have been digitized, the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA) portal and eClerksLA provide online access to indexes. These are better suited for searching records from the 20th century forward. For pre-1900 records, the archives and historical collections are the more reliable path.

Note: The availability of specific historical records depends on preservation and digitization status. Contact the Iberville Parish Clerk at (225) 687-5160 or the Louisiana State Archives directly for questions about very old documents.

Getting a Marriage License in Iberville Parish

Both applicants must appear in person at the Clerk of Court office in Plaquemine. You cannot apply online or by mail. Both people must be present at the same time. Bring all required documents with you. If something is missing, you will have to make a second trip.

Under Louisiana law at R.S. 9:222, a marriage license issued in any Louisiana parish is valid across the entire state. You do not need to get your license in the parish where the ceremony takes place. Couples can get their license in Iberville Parish and use it anywhere in Louisiana. The license is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. It expires after that period whether used or not.

Iberville Parish follows the standard Louisiana 72-hour waiting period. Under R.S. 9:241, the waiting period begins when the license is issued. You cannot hold a ceremony until 72 hours have passed. A judge can waive the waiting period in limited cases, but that is not the standard path. Factor those 72 hours into your ceremony planning.

The fee falls within the standard Louisiana range. Bring cash or a check payable to the Clerk of Court. Confirm the exact current fee and payment options by calling the office before your visit. Certified copies of the marriage record are purchased separately if you need them after the marriage is recorded.

If either applicant was previously married, Louisiana law under R.S. 9:225 requires proof the prior marriage ended. A certified divorce decree or the death certificate of the former spouse is required. Only the certified version with an official seal is accepted at the counter.

Documents for Iberville Parish Marriage License Applications

Gather your documents before you go. The clerk will not issue a license without all required items from both parties. Do not assume everything is covered. Each person must bring their own paperwork.

Both applicants need a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or state-issued ID card. Each person needs a certified birth certificate with the official seal. Social Security numbers are required for both parties. The clerk also collects both parents' full names and birthplaces and each mother's maiden name. Writing these details down before your visit saves time at the counter and avoids errors on the application.

For applicants between 16 and 17 years old, both parents must consent to the marriage. They can appear in person or provide notarized written consent. No one under 16 can receive a marriage license in Louisiana under any circumstances. Bring proof of age for any minor applicant.

The Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority portal above provides statewide access to parish clerk records. Use it to search Iberville Parish marriage license indexes as a starting point before requesting certified copies from the office in Plaquemine.

Search Iberville Parish Marriage Records Online

Online searches for Iberville Parish marriage records start at eClerksLA. This statewide portal for Louisiana clerk of court records is available around the clock. It covers marriage license indexes from Iberville Parish and many other parishes. You can search by name or date range without going to the courthouse. Results show you whether a record exists and give you basic details to work with.

The LCRAA portal is a companion statewide resource that may also include Iberville Parish marriage records. Try both portals if your first search does not return results. The two systems may have different coverage depending on what the parish has submitted for digitization. For certified copies with legal standing, neither portal replaces the Clerk of Court office directly.

Given the depth of Iberville Parish's historical record collection, the Louisiana State Archives is especially valuable here. Records going back to the 1770s may be held in the archives when they are no longer accessible through the parish clerk's current systems. The archives are a must-visit for anyone researching old Iberville Parish marriages.

The Louisiana State Archives above is the primary source for Iberville Parish historical marriage records dating back to the 1770-1810 period. If you are doing genealogy research on this area, start here alongside the online clerk portals.

The Louisiana Department of Health issues certified marriage certificates for events recorded after 1946. These certificates are shorter and show that a marriage occurred. They do not include the full license application with all details. For historical research or legal needs requiring the complete record, the Clerk of Court at (225) 687-5160 is the right contact.

Note: For records from the 1770s through the early 1900s, contact the Louisiana State Archives directly in addition to the Iberville Parish Clerk of Court.

Cities in Iberville Parish

Iberville Parish includes several communities, with Plaquemine serving as the parish seat. All marriage licenses for residents of Iberville Parish are handled by the Clerk of Court in Plaquemine. Communities in the parish include Plaquemine, White Castle, Maringouin, Rosedale, and Grosse Tete.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes are near Iberville Parish. Each has its own Clerk of Court that handles marriage records for that area. Use the parish where you live or where the ceremony will take place to determine which office you need.