Iberia Parish Death Records
Iberia Parish death records are issued through the Clerk of Court in New Iberia, where certified death certificates are available by walk-in appointment for immediate family members and other authorized parties for deaths that occurred in Louisiana after July 9, 2012.
Iberia Parish Death Records Quick Facts
Iberia Parish Clerk of Court
Clerk David Ditch oversees vital records services at the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court office in New Iberia. Birth and death certificates are issued during a specific window: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The office maintains broader hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, but certificate requests must be submitted before 3:30 PM. This is a walk-in service. No appointments are taken and no requests are processed by mail at the local level.
The fee is $26.00 per death certificate, and the office accepts cash only. Bring exact change or a small bill. Credit cards and checks are not accepted for this service.
- Address: 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70560
- Mailing: P.O. Drawer 12010, New Iberia, LA 70562
- Phone: (337) 365-7282
- Fax: (337) 369-2928
- Website: iberiaclerk.com
- Certificate Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
The clerk's official website includes a dedicated page for vital records with detailed instructions on what to bring. The screenshot below shows the Iberia Parish Clerk's main website.
Iberia Parish Clerk of Court official website
This site covers all clerk services including the birth and death certificate process, office hours, and contact details.
Identification Requirements
The Iberia Parish Clerk's office requires proof of identity from every person who requests a death certificate. Staff will exercise professional judgment and may refuse any request they suspect is fraudulent. Having the right documents ready before you arrive will make the process go faster.
You need one form of primary ID. Acceptable options include a current state driver's license, a state picture ID, a military ID, a passport, a Certificate of Naturalization, or a Certificate of Citizenship. Students may use a current school yearbook or a school-issued photo ID as primary identification.
Two forms of secondary ID are also required. These can include a student ID with a paid receipt, a W-2 plus Social Security card, a payroll stub, original adoption papers, a property deed, a vehicle title, an insurance policy, a military dependent ID, a DD-214, or a voter registration card.
The vital records page at iberiaclerk.com/services/birth-death-certificates has the full list of accepted documents.
Iberia Parish death certificate requirements and application page
This page covers identification requirements, eligibility, fees, and hours for obtaining death certificates at the Iberia Parish Clerk's office.
Who May Purchase a Death Certificate
Louisiana's closed-record rules apply in Iberia Parish. Death records are not public documents until they are 50 years old. Before that, only certain people can get a certified copy. The list is specific.
Yourself (if your name appears on the record), your immediate family including a current legal spouse, brother or sister, mother or father, grandchild, and grandparent are all eligible. Legal guardians may request records if they present a certified judgment of custody. Attorneys can request records when they provide a written declaration on letterhead that includes their bar roll number. Beneficiaries named on an insurance policy must show a signed copy of that policy.
People who don't qualify may still access records once 50 years have passed. At that point, the Louisiana State Archives becomes the primary source.
Death Records for Deaths Before July 2012
The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court can only issue certificates for deaths that occurred after July 9, 2012. If the death you're researching happened before that date, contact the Louisiana Vital Records Registry in New Orleans. They hold statewide records going back to 1914 and can issue certified copies for $7.
For deaths 50 years or older, the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge is the appropriate source. Their address is 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, and the research library number is (225) 922-1208. The online death records index is available at sos.la.gov.
Louisiana Vital Records Registry
The state's central vital records office is at 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70112. Walk-in hours are 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. Call (504) 593-5100 for help. The website is ldh.la.gov/vital-records. Mail orders typically take 8 to 10 weeks.
VitalChek is an authorized online ordering option. They charge service fees on top of the state fee, but offer faster processing for people who can't visit in person.
Louisiana Vital Records Law
The statutes that govern death record access in Louisiana are R.S. 40:40, which covers fees, and R.S. 40:41, which defines disclosure rules and eligibility. These apply statewide, including in Iberia Parish. The clerk's staff can decline any request where fraud is suspected, and providing false information is a criminal offense under Louisiana law.
Cities in Iberia Parish
New Iberia is the parish seat and the largest city in Iberia Parish, with its own dedicated records page. Residents of New Iberia can find additional resources at the link below.
Other communities in the parish, including Jeanerette, Delcambre, and Loreauville, do not have separate city pages. Residents in those areas should use the Clerk of Court in New Iberia for death certificate requests.
Nearby Parishes
Iberia Parish is located in south-central Louisiana. Bordering parishes and their clerks may be useful for records that involve families with ties to multiple areas: