Marriage License

Marriage licenses may be purchased in Gonzales or
Donaldsonville and can be used anywhere in the state of
Louisiana. The only restriction is the license must be purchased
at least three days before the ceremony and the ceremony has
to be held within 30 days of issuance.

Both parties must be at least 18 years old. Otherwise,
depending on the applicants age, the marriage must be
approved by both parents and/or a judge.

The fee for a standard marriage license is $27.50. (CASH ONLY)

Covenant marriages require proper documentation and

a $37.50 fee. (CASH ONLY)

Also required for both applicants:

Birth certificate;

Social Security Number

Both parents names, including mother's maiden name and the
state parents were born;

Number of this marriage. If not a first marriage, month and year
of how last marriage ended (ex. death, divorce);

Highest grade completed in school;