Louisiana § RS 9:251 - Consolidated form
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:251 — Consolidated form, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:251. Consolidated form
The application for a marriage license, the authorization to the officiant to perform the marriage ceremony, and the marriage certificate may be incorporated into a single form approved by the state registrar of vital records.
Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:251 cover?
Section RS 9:251 ("Consolidated form") 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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