Your Marriage License must be obtained at least 24 hours (1 day) prior to the ceremony and expires 30 days from the date and time of issuance.
FEES: $27.50 in cash or money order.
Newlyweds should order a certified copy of their marriage license two weeks after the marriage to insure that the license has been returned and recorded. This certified copy will also be necessary for the bride to change her name on her social security and driver’s license. The cost is $1.00 per page plus $5.00 to certify..
East Feliciana Parish
The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury is the governing body of the parish and consists of nine representatives elected by district.
Parish History
The parish was part of Feliciana Parish, which was founded and named in 1810 by Spanish rulers, who then controlled the territory. Feliciana is derived from a Spanish rendering of the French name “Felicité”, which means happiness. The Spanish governor named it in honor of his wife, Marie Felicité.
East Feliciana Parish
P.O. Box 427
Clinton, LA 70722
Main: 225-683-8577
Fax: 225-683-3100