St. James Parish Clerk of Court

5800 La. Hwy. 44, Convent LA 70723

City of Convent

County of St. James

State of Louisiana

Local Office

The St. James Parish Clerk of Court's Office issues certified copies of St. James birth certificates, St. James death certificates and St. James marriage records for events that occurred in St. James, Louisiana. You may order copies of St. James vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Louisiana state page for a full list of available offices.

St. James Parish Clerk of Court Map

Direction Walk-in 225-562-2270

About St. James Parish Clerk of Court

Louisiana was admitted to the Union as the 18th state on April 30, 1812. It is located in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States, and is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.

The population of Louisiana is 4,657,757 as of 2020. The main counties are: East Baton Rouge Parish, Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, Caddo Parish and St. Tammany Parish. The state's capital is Baton Rouge and its largest city is New Orleans.

Vitals records are held at the Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics. The Bureau holds birth records for 100 years, and death records for 50 years, however both are strictly confidential in the state of Louisiana. Older records are maintained by the Louisiana State Archives.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

St. James Parish Clerk of Court Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$15

Death Certificate State Fee$7

Marriage Certificate State Fee$5

St. James Parish Clerk of Court FAQs

The average processing time for a vital record request made through the Louisiana Vital Records Registry is 8-10 weeks.
There is no priority service, therefore you should allow the maximum time for your application to be processed.
You are strongly advised to check your details carefully before submitting your application. Any errors or missing information could cause delays, or even a rejected request.
The Louisiana Vital Records Registry charges $15 for a certified copy of a birth record. An additional fee of $0.50 is added to each mail or online order.
Checks and money orders should be made payable to “Louisiana Vital Records.”
For more information on fees and payments, please contact the Vital Records Registry in New Orleans. The office can answer any questions you may have about their vital records application process.
You must have a completed application form and a valid form of identification to request a vital record.
To prove your identity, you must have either 1 primary ID or 2 secondary IDs.
Primary IDs include:
- Driver’s license
- State ID
- Passport
Secondary IDs include:
- School ID card
- Social security card
- W-2
- Original adoption papers
You can find the full list of accepted IDs on the Louisiana Department of Health website.
If you are not named on the birth certificate as the child or a parent, you must also prove that you are a direct relative, spouse, or attorney.