Marriage License Information for Red River County, Louisiana

Below is all of the marriage license information you need in order to file in the county you will be married in. Please note that we have provided links to your county clerk’s official website as well as a link to the marriage license application form you will file.

Office Address P. O. Box 485, Coushatta, LA 71019 Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. but please arrive at 4:00 PM

Office Phone (318) 932-6741

Useful Links County Website

Is a Blood Test Required?
No

Does one of us need to go in person to apply?
Both of you

How much is it?

$27.50, CASH ONLY.

What do I need to bring?

Certified birth certificate, valid U.S. Government issued pictured ID card and valid Social Security CARD

How To Apply:

Birth Certificates/Birth Cards Applicants must present official birth certificates or official birth cards with the raised seal of the state. Driver’s licenses, State identification cards, Military identification cards, Passports or Naturalization may not be substituted for the birth certificates, unless a birth certificate waiver is signed by a State District Judge. Original foreign language birth certificates must be translated into English by that country’s Consulate per LA R.S. 13:3725. No other translations are acceptable. Foreign language originals must be submitted along with the original translations.

When does It Expire:

After 30 days

Name Change:
Filing for a marriage license in the state of Louisiana does not cause your or your spouse’s last name to automatically change. Married name change services are available to guide you through the married name change process if you opt to change your name.

Same Sex Couple:
Use this online resource for more information about your state’s marriage legislation.