New Iberia Birth Records Search
New Iberia birth records are not handled by city government. Neither the City of New Iberia nor the New Iberia City Court issues birth certificates. Residents who need a certified copy of a birth certificate must go to the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court, which is located right in New Iberia at 300 Iberia Street. The Clerk's office handles birth certificates on a walk-in basis from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily, with cash as the only accepted payment.
New Iberia Quick Facts
Iberia Parish Clerk of Court in New Iberia
The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court is located at 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70560. The mailing address is P.O. Drawer 12010, New Iberia, LA 70562-2010. The clerk is Hon. David M. Ditch. The main phone for the office is (337) 365-7282. Fax is (337) 369-2928.
Birth and death certificates are issued from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM only. The full office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, but the vital records window closes at 3:30 PM. If you arrive after 3:30 PM, you cannot get a birth certificate that day. This is a hard cutoff, so plan your visit accordingly. The Clerk's website is at iberiaclerk.com.
| Office | Iberia Parish Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100 New Iberia, LA 70560 |
| Phone | (337) 365-7282 |
| Birth Certificate Hours | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Website | iberiaclerk.com |
Iberia Parish Clerk Birth Certificate Information
The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court birth and death certificates page explains eligibility rules, what ID to bring, and the specific hours for obtaining birth records in New Iberia.
The Iberia Parish Clerk issues certified birth certificates for anyone born in Louisiana. New Iberia residents can walk in during the 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM window any weekday without an appointment.
New Iberia City Court Does Not Handle Birth Records
Some New Iberia residents make the mistake of going to the New Iberia City Court to request a birth certificate. The City Court handles local ordinance violations and small civil matters, but it does not issue vital records of any kind. The City Court has clearly stated on its FAQ page: "Do you handle marriage licenses, passports or birth certificates? We do not. Please contact the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court at (337) 365-7282."
Always go to the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court at 300 Iberia Street for birth certificate requests. That is the only local office authorized to print certified birth certificates for New Iberia residents.
The New Iberia City Court FAQ page confirms that birth certificates and other vital records are handled exclusively by the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court, not by the city court system.
New Iberia Birth Certificate Fees
The Iberia Parish Clerk charges $34.00 for a birth certificate. Cash only. Death certificates are $26.00. Birth cards must be purchased together with a birth certificate and cannot be bought separately. If you want both, the combined cost is $48.00.
The state Vital Records Registry offers lower fees for New Iberia residents who prefer to order from the state. The state charges $15.00 for a long-form birth certificate, $9.00 for a birth card, or $24.00 for both. Walk-in service is available at 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112, between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM on weekdays. The drive from New Iberia to New Orleans is manageable for residents who want the lower state fee.
You can also order online through VitalChek or call 1-877-605-8562. VitalChek charges service fees in addition to the base certificate cost, but it is a convenient option for people who cannot easily make the in-person trip.
Who Can Get a New Iberia Birth Certificate
Louisiana restricts birth record access under LSA R.S. 40:41. Eligible requestors include the person named on the certificate, their current legal spouse, parents, adult children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and attorneys representing those individuals. Legal guardians may request records for a person in their custody but must show a court-signed judgment of custody. The Iberia Parish Clerk is clear that a legal guardian must have a judgment of custody, not a notarized document or provisional mandate.
Extended family such as aunts, uncles, step-parents, cousins, in-laws, and ex-spouses are not eligible to request someone else's birth certificate. Everyone must show valid photo ID. One primary document is needed: a current driver's license, state-issued photo ID, military ID, or U.S. passport. Two secondary documents may be used as a substitute if no primary ID is available. Call (337) 365-7282 to ask about secondary documents before your visit.
The Iberia Parish Clerk cites LSA R.S. 40:61 in its application materials. False statements on a birth certificate application carry fines of up to $10,000 or five years in prison, or both.
Iberia Parish Death Certificates
The Iberia Parish Clerk also issues death certificates, but only for deaths that occurred after July 9, 2012. If you need a death certificate for a New Iberia resident who died before that date, you must contact the Louisiana Vital Records Registry directly. The state office at (504) 593-5100 can help you locate older death records. Death certificates from 2012 forward are available at the Clerk's office for $26.00 cash.
Note: The Iberia Clerk handles all vital records requests in person only. There is no mail option for certificates issued at the local level. If you want to avoid the in-person visit, order through the state Vital Records Registry by mail, calling (504) 593-5100, or using VitalChek online. Mail orders from the state take 8 to 10 weeks.
Louisiana Vital Records for New Iberia Residents
New Iberia residents who want to order a birth certificate from the state can send a mail request to P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. Include a completed application form, a copy of your photo ID, and payment. The state accepts checks or money orders payable to "Vital Records Registry." Mail orders take 8 to 10 weeks. For faster service, the walk-in at the Iberia Parish Clerk's office on Iberia Street is the best option.
The Louisiana Vital Records website has the current application and details on all ordering methods. The call center at (504) 219-4500 is available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM if you have questions about ordering a New Iberia birth certificate through the state system.
The Louisiana Vital Records Registry maintains all Louisiana birth certificates in its central database, including records for New Iberia and all of Iberia Parish from 1911 to the present.
Iberia Parish Birth Records
New Iberia is the parish seat of Iberia Parish. All birth certificate services for New Iberia residents run through the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court. For a full overview of birth records in Iberia Parish including fees, hours, and eligibility details, visit the parish page.