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These records are not open for public searches. Copies can be obtained only by an individual named in the record or a relative. | These records are not open for public searches. Copies can be obtained only by an individual named in the record or a relative. | ||
In addition, the Family History Library has state death certificates 1900-1954 on 661 rolls of film beginning with FHL Film 1575614. Deaths before 1914 are limited. The index for these records lists a parish code number, volume and certificate number. The films are organized by year, parish name, and volume number. The parish code numbers are effective for entire time period the index covers. Death certificates can be accessed by year, then volume number or parish name, and then certificate number. Use the following chart to match the appropriate parish code and name. | In addition, the Family History Library has state death certificates 1900-1954 on 661 rolls of film beginning with FHL Film 1575614. Deaths before 1914 are limited. The index for these records lists a parish code number, volume and certificate number. The films are organized by year, parish name, and volume number. The parish code numbers are effective for entire time period the index covers. Death certificates can be accessed by year, then volume number or parish name, and then certificate number. Use the following chart to match the appropriate parish code and name. | ||
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In 1827 the district courts in the Louisiana parishes and the parish court of Orleans Parish were given jurisdiction over divorce cases. To locate parish divorce records, contact the clerk of the court in each parish. The New Orleans Public Library has some clerk of court records for many parishes. | In 1827 the district courts in the Louisiana parishes and the parish court of Orleans Parish were given jurisdiction over divorce cases. To locate parish divorce records, contact the clerk of the court in each parish. The New Orleans Public Library has some clerk of court records for many parishes. | ||
The Family History Library has divorce records for some Louisiana parishes. For example, the library has divorce records from Orleans Parish from 1813 to 1924. Divorce records in the Family History Library Center are listed under LOUISIANA, [COUNTY], - COURT, PUBLIC, or VITAL RECORDS. | The Family History Library has divorce records for some Louisiana parishes. For example, the library has divorce records from Orleans Parish from 1813 to 1924. Divorce records in the Family History Library Center are listed under LOUISIANA, [COUNTY], - COURT, PUBLIC, or VITAL RECORDS. | ||
'''Additional Sources:''' | '''Additional Sources:''' | ||
Louisiana Vital Records are available at [http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/638/Default.aspx http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/638/Default.aspx] | |||
*You can search for deaths that occured over 50 years ago in the Louisiana Death Records Database and order certified copies which are mailed to you for $5.00 USD. | |||
* You can search for births in Orleans parish that occured over 100 years ago and order a certified copy which is mailed to you for $5.00 USD. | |||
*You can also search for marriages in Orleans parish that occured over 50 years ago and order certified copies of marriage licenses. They are delivered by mail for $5.00 USD.<br> | |||
Records of birth, baptism, marriage, death, burial, and probate have been transcribed and published in the following series. Many of the names of the individuals in these publications are listed in the International Genealogical Index (at the Family History Library and all Family History Centers). | Records of birth, baptism, marriage, death, burial, and probate have been transcribed and published in the following series. Many of the names of the individuals in these publications are listed in the International Genealogical Index (at the Family History Library and all Family History Centers). | ||
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Church records in Louisiana are often an excellent source of vital information, especially the Roman Catholic Church records (which often include marriage records of Protestants). See the “[[Louisiana Church Records|Church Records]]” section of this outline for more information. | Church records in Louisiana are often an excellent source of vital information, especially the Roman Catholic Church records (which often include marriage records of Protestants). See the “[[Louisiana Church Records|Church Records]]” section of this outline for more information. | ||
For further information on the history and availability of records, refer to ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Louisiana'' (New Orleans, Louisiana: Historical Records Survey, 1942; FHL book 976.3 V2h; film 1036701, item 7; fiche 6046989).<br><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | For further information on the history and availability of records, refer to ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Louisiana'' (New Orleans, Louisiana: Historical Records Survey, 1942; FHL book 976.3 V2h; film 1036701, item 7; fiche 6046989).<br><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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