Louisiana § 13:2162 Charges for performance of marriage ceremony and issuance of marriage license

Louisiana Statutes

§ 13:2162 — Charges for performance of marriage ceremony and issuance of marriage license

Louisiana § 13:2162

Title 13Courts and Judicial Procedure

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La. Stat. Ann. § 13:2162 (2026).

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A.For every marriage performed in the courthouse by any of the judges of the first and second city courts of New Orleans during office hours, there shall be a charge of $5.00. In all other cases the charge shall be fixed by agreement between the judge and the contracting parties.

B.In all cases where the judge issues the marriage license, there shall be an additional charge of two dollars for the license and one dollar for its recordation.

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A. For every marriage performed in the courthouse by any of the judges of the first and second city courts of New Orleans during office hours, there shall be a charge of $5.00. In all other cases the charge shall be fixed by agreement between the judge and the contracting parties.
B. In all cases where the judge issues the marriage license, there shall be an additional charge of two dollars for the license and one dollar for its recordation.