How to get legally married in Louisiana

LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) — Getting married in Louisiana is exciting and comes with a lot of questions we’re not taught to ask.One of the most critical components of getting married – besides loving your significant other – is not the wedding or the ring. It is actually the legal process of obtaining a marriage license. Is there a waiting period to get married? Yes. Once you apply for a marriage license, you cannot get married instantly. The waiting period varies from state to state, but it’s usually 24 hours. The validity of a marriage license from the date it was issued. In Caddo and Bossier, the marriage license is valid for 30 days, and if not used, the license must be returned to the Clerk of Court – along with an additional fee. After the ceremony, the official legal paper is signed, and the newlyweds have ten days to return the paper.What is the required documentation to obtain the license? Both parties must be present at the Clerk of Court and have certified birth certificates and...