Louisiana § RS 9:235 - Valid for thirty days

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:235 — Valid for thirty days, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 9:235. Valid for thirty days

A marriage license is valid for thirty days from the date of issuance.  No officiant shall perform a marriage after the license has expired.  

Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.  

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:235

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:235 cover?

Section RS 9:235 ("Valid for thirty days") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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