Hammond Birth Records

Hammond birth records are not issued by the City of Hammond. The city does not operate a vital records office. Hammond residents who need a birth certificate must use the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court in Amite or take advantage of the Vital Records kiosk located right in Hammond at the Tangipahoa Parish Health Unit. Having a local kiosk in Hammond makes it easier than in most Louisiana cities to order a birth certificate without a long drive to the parish seat.

Vital Records Kiosk in Hammond

Hammond residents can order birth certificates at a state Vital Records kiosk located at the Tangipahoa Parish Health Unit, 15481 W. Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA. The phone for this health unit is (985) 543-4165. This kiosk connects directly to the Louisiana Department of Health's Vital Records database and lets you order a birth certificate without traveling to Amite or New Orleans.

Orders placed at the Hammond kiosk are shipped via USPS to your address or can be picked up at the Louisiana Vital Records Central Office in New Orleans. State fee rates apply at the kiosk, so the cost is lower than what you would pay at the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk's office. This is a convenient option for Hammond residents who need a certificate but do not want to drive to the parish seat in Amite.

The kiosk is part of a statewide network the Louisiana Department of Health built to extend birth certificate access beyond the main New Orleans office. Hammond is one of a limited number of Louisiana cities that has a local kiosk, which gives residents a real advantage in obtaining vital records quickly and locally.

Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court is at 110 N. Bay Street, Suite 100, Amite, LA 70422. The phone is (985) 748-4146 and the fax is (985) 748-6503. Clerk Gary Stanga runs the office. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk's website is tangiclerk.org.

Amite is about 20 miles north of Hammond on Highway 51. If you prefer in-person service at the Clerk's office, the drive is short. The Tangipahoa Clerk issues both birth certificates and death certificates and follows the same state eligibility rules that apply across all Louisiana parishes.

Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court website has full information on birth and death certificate services available to Hammond and all Tangipahoa Parish residents, including fees and what documents to bring.

Clerk Gary Stanga oversees birth certificate services for all of Tangipahoa Parish. Hammond residents can use either the Amite office or the local kiosk at the Hammond health unit to get a certified birth certificate.

Hammond Birth Certificate Fees

The Tangipahoa Parish Clerk charges $34.00 for a birth certificate and $26.00 for a death certificate. If you order through the Hammond health unit kiosk, state fees apply: $15.00 for a long-form birth certificate, $9.00 for a birth card, or $24.00 for both. The kiosk is a lower-cost option than the parish clerk. Under LSA R.S. 40:39.1, a birth card cannot be purchased separately; it must be ordered with a birth certificate.

You can also order from the state Vital Records Registry in New Orleans by walk-in or mail. Walk-in at 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112 between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM on weekdays. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. The state phone is (504) 593-5100. Mail orders take 8 to 10 weeks.

Online ordering through VitalChek is available for Hammond residents who cannot visit in person. VitalChek adds service fees but is convenient. You can also order by phone at 1-877-605-8562.

Who Can Get a Hammond Birth Certificate

Louisiana birth records are closed under LSA R.S. 40:36 for 100 years from the date of birth. Access is limited to the person named on the certificate, their current legal spouse, parents, adult children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and attorneys representing those people. A legal guardian may request a record for someone in their custody but must show a court-signed judgment of custody. A plain notarized document does not satisfy Louisiana's requirement.

Step-parents, in-laws, ex-spouses, cousins, aunts, and uncles are not eligible. All requestors must show valid photo ID. A primary document is required: a current driver's license, state-issued photo ID, U.S. military ID, or U.S. passport. If you have no primary document, two secondary documents may substitute. Call the Tangipahoa Clerk at (985) 748-4146 before your visit to confirm what secondary documents are accepted.

City of Hammond and Vital Records

The City of Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish and a regional hub for southeast Louisiana. The city government covers local services but does not issue birth certificates. Vital records in Louisiana are a state function, handled through the Louisiana Department of Health and the authorized parish clerks of court.

The City of Hammond's website covers city services and local resources. For birth certificate requests, Hammond residents are directed to the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court or the state health unit kiosk on W. Club Deluxe Road.

How to Order Hammond Birth Records

Hammond residents have three main options for getting a birth certificate. The fastest is walking into the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk's office in Amite with your photo ID and cash. The second option is using the state Vital Records kiosk at the Hammond health unit on W. Club Deluxe Road, which is the most local option and applies the lower state fee. The third option is ordering by mail or online through VitalChek, which is convenient but takes longer.

For those ordering by mail, include a completed application from the Louisiana Department of Health how-to-order page, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order payable to "Vital Records Registry." Mail orders take 8 to 10 weeks. If you need a certificate sooner than that, the kiosk or the Amite Clerk's office is a better choice.

The Louisiana Department of Health's birth records ordering page walks Hammond residents through each step, from finding the right application form to understanding what ID is required and how long each method takes.

Tangipahoa Parish Birth Records

Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish. Birth certificates for all Hammond residents are handled through the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court system. For the full breakdown of Tangipahoa Parish birth records, fees, eligibility, and office details, visit the parish page.

View Tangipahoa Parish Birth Records