Union Parish Marriage Records
Union Parish marriage records are filed and maintained at the Clerk of Court office in Farmerville. The 3rd Judicial District Court serves Union Parish, and clerk Dodi Eubanks has led that office since 2008. Whether you need to apply for a marriage license, find a past record, or get a certified copy, this guide covers your options. The office offers both in-person and online services to help you search Union Parish marriage records without unnecessary delays.
Union Parish Quick Facts
Union Parish Clerk of Court
Dodi Eubanks took office as Union Parish Clerk of Court on July 1, 2008. Her office handles all marriage license applications and keeps the official marriage records for Union Parish. You come here to apply, to pay, and to pick up certified copies. The courthouse is on East Bayou Street in Farmerville.
The clerk's office is the hub for public records in Union Parish. Beyond marriage records, it maintains civil, probate, and juvenile case files. At the time of this writing, civil, probate, juvenile, and protective order matters are handled at a temporary location at 207 East Bayou Street in Farmerville. Marriage license services remain at the main courthouse at 100 E Bayou St, Suite 105. If you are not sure which location to visit, call ahead before you make the trip.
Hours run Monday through Friday. Come prepared with your documents. Staff can walk you through the application if it is your first time. They can also help you look up an older record by name or by approximate date.
The Union Parish Clerk of Court official website above has current contact information, office hours, and links to all online services available for marriage records and other public records in Union Parish.
| Office Address | 100 E Bayou St, Suite 105 Farmerville, LA 71241 |
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| Temporary Address | 207 East Bayou Street, Farmerville, LA 71241 (civil, probate, juvenile, protective orders) |
| Phone | (318) 368-3055 |
| Website | upclerk.com |
| Clerk | Dodi Eubanks (since July 1, 2008) |
| Judicial District | 3rd Judicial District (shared with Lincoln Parish) |
Union Parish Marriage License Process
The fee to get a marriage license in Union Parish is $32.50. The office accepts cash, check, and credit card. That is more flexible than some other parishes, but bring more than one payment option just in case. The fee goes to the Clerk of Court and covers the license itself.
Louisiana requires a 24-hour waiting period after you get a marriage license before your ceremony can take place. In Union Parish, that wait begins when the license is issued. Under R.S. 9:222, a marriage license issued in any Louisiana parish is valid statewide. So if you get your license in Union Parish, you can hold your ceremony in another parish. The license stays valid for 30 days from the issue date. If you do not use it within that window, you can return it to the clerk's office for renewal rather than starting over.
Two adult witnesses must be present to sign the marriage license and certificate of marriage at the time of the ceremony. Both witnesses must be adults. Make sure your ceremony plans include two people who can fill that role. If they cannot attend, you will need to find replacements before the ceremony begins.
The marriage license page on the Union Parish Clerk's website above outlines current requirements, fees, and steps for getting a marriage license in Union Parish.
Note: If your license goes unused before it expires, return it to the clerk for renewal rather than letting it lapse and starting the process from the beginning.
Documents Required for Union Parish Marriage Records
Both parties must bring valid government-issued photo ID when applying for a marriage license in Union Parish. A driver's license or state ID works. A passport is also accepted. One of these is required for each person. No exceptions.
You also need certified birth certificates for both applicants. A photocopy will not work. The certificate must be certified, meaning it carries the official seal of the issuing agency. You will need to show your Social Security number as well. The clerk's office may also ask for both parents' names and the mother's maiden name for each applicant, so have that information ready when you go in.
If either party was previously married, you must provide proof that the prior marriage ended. A certified divorce decree works. So does a death certificate for a former spouse. Louisiana law requires this documentation under R.S. 9:241. Do not skip this step if it applies to you. The clerk cannot issue the license until this requirement is met.
Applicants who are 16 or 17 years old need parental consent. No one under 16 may get a marriage license in Louisiana. The laws governing age and parental consent requirements are strict and the clerk's office will enforce them.
Search Union Parish Marriage Records Online
The Union Parish Clerk of Court offers court records online with images and indexes available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You do not need to visit the courthouse to check whether a record exists or to view basic index information.
The primary online portal for searching Union Parish marriage records is eClerksLA. This statewide system covers marriage records from participating Louisiana parishes including Union. You can search by name or date range. The system is available around the clock and does not require an account to search basic record information.
The clerk also offers an online marriage license application through eClerksLA. Completing the application online before your visit can save time at the counter. You still need to appear in person to finalize and pay, but pre-filling the form cuts down your wait.
The online services page for Union Parish above shows all the digital options available, including eFiling, eRecording, and eSearch for marriage and other records.
For certified copies of a marriage record, you need to contact the clerk's office directly. Online search gives you index information, not official certified documents. If you need a certified copy for legal purposes, call the office at (318) 368-3055.
Louisiana Marriage Records Resources
Beyond the Union Parish Clerk's office, several state-level resources are useful when searching for or obtaining marriage records in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA) portal offers statewide access to court and public records from parish clerks. Marriage license indexes from Union Parish may appear here. It is a good secondary option if eClerksLA does not return what you need.
The eClerksLA statewide portal above connects you to marriage records from across Louisiana, including Union Parish. It runs 24/7 and is free to search for basic record information.
The Louisiana State Archives holds older marriage documents and historical vital records. For records from many decades ago, the archives may have what you need when the clerk's office does not. Their collection covers material going back to the 1800s in some parishes.
The Louisiana Department of Health issues certified marriage certificates for events after 1946. These are shorter than the full court record but work for most legal and identification purposes. If you need the full license application, go to the clerk's office instead.
Note: For official certified copies carrying full legal weight, the Union Parish Clerk of Court at (318) 368-3055 is the right source.
Communities in Union Parish
Union Parish includes several communities, with Farmerville as the parish seat and the location of the Clerk of Court. Other communities include Bernice, Spearsville, Marion, and Junction City. All marriage license applications for Union Parish residents are handled by the Clerk of Court in Farmerville.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes share borders with Union Parish. Each has its own Clerk of Court for marriage records. If you are searching across parish lines or are unsure which office handles your record, contact the clerk in the parish where the marriage took place.