By Louisiana law, certified death certificates have restricted access to family members and their legal representatives.
For a Louisiana Death Certificate, please print and complete the appropriate form, enclose a copy of a valid government photo ID, and send a money order or check to the name and address below:
Louisiana Vital Records Registry
PO Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70160
(504) 568-5152 or (800) 454-9570
For death records greater than 50 years old, please contact the Lousiana State Archives.
Louisiana State Archives
3851 Essen Lane
PO Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
(225) 922-2012
To order:
Records for City of New Orleans are available since 1892.
