How much does a new birth certificate cost after adoption in Louisiana?

A new birth certificate after adoption in Louisiana typically costs $15–$30 per certified copy.

Most states charge $15–$30 per certified copy.

How to obtain it:

1. After the adoption is finalized, the District Court sends the adoption order to Louisiana Office of Vital Records

2. You submit an application to Louisiana Office of Vital Records for a new birth certificate

3. The new certificate is issued with the adoptive parent's name

4. The original birth certificate is sealed (not destroyed)

Timeline: Usually 4–8 weeks after the court sends the order

How many copies to order: We recommend 3–5 certified copies for:

• School enrollment and records
• Passport application
• Health insurance enrollment
• Driver's license (when the child is old enough)
• Your personal family records

What the new certificate shows:

• Child's legal name (including any name change from the adoption)
• Both legal parents: your spouse and you
• Original birth date and birth location (these do not change)

We include detailed instructions for ordering the new birth certificate in your document package ($349).