Frequently Asked Questions

When are Commission Certificates issued?

• issued to elected officials (except the President, U. S. Senators and U. S. Congressmen) and mailed by our office, with a Code of Governmental Ethics, oath of office form, and ID card
• issued to officials appointed by the Governor, including members of boards and commissions, and mailed by the Governor's office.
• issued to notaries
• issued to Assistant District Attorneys, when a letter of appointment and oath of office are received from the District Attorney
• replacement certificates are issued when an original certificate has been lost or damaged --a written request with the name of the official, address, and a $15.00 fee is required. 

Who can perform marriages? (see R.S.9:202-204)

• Priest, minister, rabbi, clerk of the Religious Society of Friends, or any clergyman of any religious sect, who is authorized by the authorities of his religion to perform marriages; must be registered with Clerk of Court in parish where he will principally perform marriage ceremonies.
• State Judge or Justice of the Peace.