Government Documents
Government Documents (State ID, Drivers License, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card)
State ID
Information Pulled from: Express Lane
To get a state ID card or driver's license, you must bring either (1) two primary forms of identification or (2) one primary and two secondary forms of identification. The OMV accepts many primary and secondary forms of ID - to see detailed information click here. Some examples are a high school ID, college ID, a birth certificate, and a social security card.
Here's a List Of OMV:
New Orleans East
Phone: 504-243-7501
Address: 7500 Bullard Ave Ste. 104 New Orleans, LA,
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am -4:00pm
Veterans
Phone: 504-483-1870
Address: 100 Veterans Blvd New Orleans, LA, 70124
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am -4:00pm
Drivers License
What is a Learner's Permit? A learner's permit allows a person to improve their driving skills by legally driving on the highway while being accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian or a licensed adult at least age twenty-one or older or a licensed sibling at least age eighteen or older. In order to apply for a Louisiana learner's permit, the applicant must:
be a resident of Louisiana,
have proof of legal presence in the country,
have completed the appropriate driver education course for his age,
Under 18 - The 38 hour driver education course consists of 30 hour classroom instruction and 8 hours behind the wheel instruction.
18 and Over - The pre-licensing course consists of 6 hour classroom instruction and 8 hours behind the wheel instruction.
meet minimum physical and mental requirements and pass a vision and knowledge test,
Minors must provide current proof of school enrollment
Adults are required to hold the learner's permit for 30 days. The restriction may be removed upon the applicant successfully passing the road skills test.
There is a fee of $20.25 for the license, plus a $12 handling fee, and a parish fee of $4.50 or less to get a driver’s license. (Current as of October 27, 2016 - check the OMV website for the most up-to-date information)
Click here for the study guide for the written test.
Driving Schools you can attend in New Orleans:
Progressive Coalition of New Orleans Driving School
Address: 3103 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
Hours: Open 9am-Hours or services may differ
Phone: (504)333-6321
Prices: Click here
New Orleans Safe Driving School
Address:2518 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Open 9AM-Hours or services may differ
Phone: (504)821-5334
Prices: click here
Address: 2022 Saint Bernard Avenue, Bldg. C New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
Hours: 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Phone: (504) 603-4555
Prices: click here
Birth Certificates
Information Pulled From Louisiana Department Of Health
Fees and documents
Please be prepared to complete an application for a birth certificate, photo ID, and correct fees (confirm current costs here)
Birth Certificate -$15.00 each
Birth Certificate + Birth card (sold as pair only) -$ 24.00
There are three ways to obtain a certified copy of a Louisiana birth certificate.
Mail Requests
You may mail your completed request, a copy of your photo identification, and correct fees to:
Vital Records Registry
PO Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70160
Please complete the application to obtain a certified birth certificate and allow approximately 8-10 weeks for delivery.
Internet, Fax or telephone
You may use a major credit card to place internet, fax, or telephone orders through VitalChek Network, an authorized service provider. There are additional fees when using this service provider or requesting expedited services.
To order using the VitalChek Network, visit their website or call 1-877-605-8562.
If you have already placed a VitalChek Network order, you may also check the status.
To inquire about an order placed with VitalChek, please call 1-877-605-8562.
Louisiana Office of Public Health does not directly accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through the independent company that we have partnered with above in order to provide you with this service, VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
In-person Requests*
Vital Record Central offices
Address: 1450 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Hours: M-F 8 am-3:30 pm
Phone : (504) 593- 5100
You may complete an application for a certified copy of a birth certificate, bring your photo identification and correct fees to the Vital Records
Walk-in services accept cash, check, money order, and credit/debit cards as forms of payment
*New Orleans Vital Records Walk-In Services are currently not available due to COVID-19***
***Covid-19 Steps to getting your birth certificate the same day.
Visit Vital Check Network
Select Birth Certificates
It will then Ask for more information
The next step is to select “Will Call”
Will call is the option of picking the item up at the office same day
Will call Fees- Agency Certification fee $15.00
Agency Expedite fee $ .50
Vital Check processing fee $ 4.00
Total $19.50
You will receive an email when your order is available for pickup.
Orders can be picked up at Louisiana Vital Records, 1450 Poydras St, Suite 400, New >Orleans, LA 70112.
Office hours are 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday.
The applicant on the order must be the person picking up the order and will be required to show valid photo identification.
Orders not picked up within 50 business days will be shipped via Regular Mail.
Social Security Cards (SSCs)
Check out SSA.gov for the most up-to-date process to replace your SSC.
Step 1: Gather Documentation
You'll need to gather some important original documents or copies certified by the issuing agency (photocopies or notarized copies are not accepted by the Social Security Administration). The paperwork needed is used to prove the following:
Citizenship: You must show proof of your U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport.
Age: You must show proof of your age with a birth certificate, U.S. hospital birth record, U.S. passport or religious record made before the age of 5 showing your date of birth.
Identity: You must prove your identity showing a U.S. driver's license, state-issued ID card, U.S. passport or employee ID card, school ID card, military ID card or health insurance card (not a Medicare card).
All of the documents must be up to date, as the SSA will not accept expired documents or receipts showing that you have applied for these documents.
Step 2: Apply Online
Fill out the Social Security card application using the documents above or create a SSA account to fill out the application online.
Step 3: Visit the Local SSA Office
Print out and bring your application and the original documents to your local SSA office. If you filled out the application online, the site will direct you to a page where you can find the closest SSA office in your area. You can also submit your application using an online form, provided you meet certain criteria.
Local Social Security Administration
West Bank
Address:115 Terry Pkwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
Hours: M-F 9AM- 4PM
Phone :(866) 931- 2524
Downtown New Orleans
Address: 400 Poydras St Ste 500, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: M-F 9AM-4PM
Phone:(866) 931- 2524
Kenner
Address :1616 Joe Yenni Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065
Hours M-F 9AM-4PM
Phone: (888)257-0984