How to Find Louisiana Death Records

Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911 in Louisiana. Parishes have copies of these records.

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Next Step: When did the death occur?

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 * Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:


 * Deaths before 1911
 * Deaths from 1911 thru the present
 * I don't know when the death is


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Deaths before 1911
Before 1911, no deaths were recorded by the state, but some were recorded by parishes, such as Orleans Parish (beginning in 1804) and Jefferson Parish (beginning in 1850). For further information on parish death records, see Louisiana Death Records. In most cases, you must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

Death records from 1900 to 1954 (including an index) are available on microfilm through the Family History Library:. To find additional records, search the FamilySearch Catalog for the name of the parish and look under "Vital Records." Return to top: Choose another death year

Deaths from 1911 thru the present
The state of Louisiana began recording deaths in 1911.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years: To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:


 * The spouse of the person on the certificate
 * The adult child of the person on the certificate
 * The siblings of the person on the certificate
 * The parent of the person on the certificate
 * The grandparent of the person on the certificate
 * The adult grandchild of the person on the certificate
 * Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
 * NOTE: A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.

Death records from 1900 to 1954 (including an index) are available on microfilm through the Family History Library:.

'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search. ''' Return to top: Choose another death year

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