Documents -- Vital Records: If you meet one of the above requirements, you may obtain documents by visiting one of our issuance offices in New Orleans, Alexandria or Shreveport with proper identification (a state issued drivers license with picture will suffice), or you may place an order by mail or by FAX. Our walk-in offices are located at the following addresses: New Orleans NEW ORLEANS STATE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 102 325 LOYOLA AVENUE Alexandria RAPIDES PARISH HEALTH UNIT 1200 TEXAS AVE Shreveport CADDO PARISH HEALTH UNIT 1035 CRESWELL Baton Rouge EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH HEALTH UNIT 1200 FLORIDA BLVD Lafayette LAFAYETTE PARISH VITAL RECORDS OFFICE 2100 JEFFERSON ST. BLDG. B Monroe OUCHITA PARISH VITAL RECORDS OFFICE 2913 DESIARD STREET Lake Charles CALCASIEU PARISH HEALTH UNIT 721 EAST PRIEN LAKE RD Documents may be ordered by mail by writing to the following address: Vital Records Registry P.O. Box 60630 New Orleans, LA 70160 Allow approximately three (3) weeks for processing. Include the following information in your document order letter: - Your full name and mailing address (include apartment number and/or lot number, as appropriate) - A telephone number where you may be reached during the day - Your relationship to the registrant - Your personal check or money order to cover statutory fees payable to the Vital Records Registry - For a Birth Certificate order include: a. The full name of the registrant at birth b. The date of birth c. The sex of the registrant d. The city and parish of birth e. The full maiden surname of the mother f. The name of the father g. The number of certified copies required - For a Death Certificate order include: a. The full name of the decedent at death b. The date of death c. The sex of the decedent d. The city and parish where death occurred e. The number of certified copies required - For an Orleans Marriage Certificate include: a. The full name of the groom b. The full maiden name of the bride c. The name of the parish where the license was issued d. The date of the marriage ceremony e. The number of certified copies required Expedited Mail Service: If you have an urgent need for a document to obtain a passport, etc., you may request expedited service by FAXing the above information to (504) 568-5391. The service must be charged to your Visa or MasterCard account. Provide the account number and the charge card expiration date. These requests are processed in one week or less. Expedited Federal Express Service: The Registry offers expedited FedEx service. In order to use the service, follow the above "Expedited Mail Service" instructions and specifically authorize a charge of $15.50 for the FEDERAL EXPRESS service in addition to the document issuance fee (See Fee List Below). Orders received before noon, Central Standard Time, are processed that same day for delivery the next weekday. Orders received after noon, Central Standard Time, are processed for shipment the second weekday following the order. Note that you must specify an address where someone can accept delivery. Federal Express will not leave a package without obtaining a signature.