Jackson Parish Marriage Records
Jackson Parish marriage records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Jonesboro. The 2nd Judicial District Court serves this parish. If you need to search for a marriage license, request a certified copy, or look up a historical record, the Clerk's office handles all of it. Online access through eClerksLA covers records from the mid-1800s to present, and in-person requests are available during regular office hours in Jonesboro.
Jackson Parish Quick Facts
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court
The Jackson Parish Clerk of Court in Jonesboro is the official keeper of marriage records for this parish. Marriage and divorce records are available from the Clerk of Court in the parish where the license was issued. If you need a Jackson Parish marriage license or a certified copy of a past record, this is the office to contact.
The clerk's office sits at 500 E. Court Street in Jonesboro. Staff there handle applications, searches, and copy requests. You can reach them by phone at (318) 259-2424 or by fax at (318) 259-7008. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you plan to apply for a license, arrive well before closing time. The office is closed on state and federal holidays.
Note: The official website at jacksonparishclerk.com was not resolving at the time of this writing. Contact the office by phone to confirm current hours and requirements before your visit.
| Office Address | 500 E. Court Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (318) 259-2424 |
| Fax | (318) 259-7008 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Judicial District | 2nd Judicial District |
Getting a Marriage License in Jackson Parish
To get a marriage license in Jackson Parish, both parties must appear in person at the Clerk of Court office. You cannot send a representative or apply entirely online. Bring all required documents with you. Missing paperwork means a second trip.
Under Louisiana law at R.S. 9:222, a marriage license issued in any Louisiana parish is valid statewide. You do not need to get your license in the parish where you plan to have the ceremony. Once issued, the license is valid for 30 days. If you do not use it in that time, it expires and you must reapply.
Louisiana law under R.S. 9:241 sets the waiting period before you can use the license. Check with the Jackson Parish Clerk's office for the current waiting period requirement. The ceremony must take place within Louisiana. The license is not valid for ceremonies held in other states.
Each person must bring a valid photo ID, a certified birth certificate, and Social Security number. If either party was previously married, you need proof that the prior marriage ended. That means a certified copy of the divorce decree or, if a spouse died, the death certificate. The clerk's office can tell you exactly what documents apply to your situation.
Search Jackson Parish Marriage Records Online
Jackson Parish marriage records are available through eClerksLA, the statewide online records portal for Louisiana clerks of court. Records from the mid-1800s to the present are accessible through this system. You can search by name, date range, or record type without visiting the courthouse.
The eClerksLA portal was built to give the public a single place to search court records from participating parishes across Louisiana. Jackson Parish is one of them. You can find marriage license indexes and related documents through this portal at any time. It is the fastest way to do a basic name search from anywhere with internet access.
The eClerksLA portal above provides online access to Jackson Parish marriage license records going back to the mid-1800s. Use it to search by name or date before making a trip to the courthouse.
Clerk Connect is another online inquiry tool that provides access to Jackson Parish court records. It gives you an additional route to search if you are looking for a specific filing or index entry. For certified copies with legal standing, you still need to contact the Clerk of Court directly.
Clerk Connect shown above is an additional online inquiry system for Jackson Parish court records, including marriage license indexes and related filings.
Historical Jackson Parish Marriage Records
Jackson Parish was created in 1845 from Claiborne, Ouachita, and Union Parishes. Marriage records for the parish go back to around that time. Records from the mid-1800s to the present are available through eClerksLA. Older records may also appear in the Louisiana State Archives collection.
The Louisiana State Archives holds historical vital records and documents from parishes across the state. If you are researching a marriage from several generations back, the archives may have materials that supplement what the Clerk of Court holds. Their collection includes records going back to the 1800s in many cases.
The Louisiana State Archives shown above holds historical marriage documents and vital records that may supplement what is available through the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court for older searches.
Note: For records predating eClerksLA's coverage, contact the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court directly to find out what physical records exist and how to access them.
Louisiana Marriage Records Resources
Several state-level resources support your search for marriage records in Jackson Parish and across Louisiana. These tools are worth knowing before you start.
The Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA) portal offers statewide access to court records from parish clerks. Marriage license indexes from many parishes appear in this system. It is useful when you are not sure which parish holds the record you need.
The Louisiana Department of Health issues certified copies of marriage certificates for events after 1946. These are shorter documents that confirm a marriage took place. They do not include the full details from the license application. For full records with all applicant information, the Clerk of Court is the right source.
Cities in Jackson Parish
Jackson Parish includes Jonesboro, Hodge, Chatham, and other small communities. All marriage licenses for residents of Jackson Parish are issued by the Clerk of Court in Jonesboro.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Jackson Parish. Each has its own Clerk of Court that handles marriage records. If you are not certain which parish to contact, use the location where the license was issued or where you plan to marry.