Birth Certificates

Our Health Information Management team is here to support you through the process of applying for your baby’s birth certificate. We're committed to making the process as simple and convenient as possible.

After Your Baby Is Born

Following delivery, a birth certificate representative will visit you to gather the information needed to complete your baby’s birth certificate application. Once submitted, you’ll receive a complimentary birth verification letter, which can be used for insurance or pediatric visits until the official birth certificate arrives from the Louisiana Office of Vital Records (typically within 3–6 months).

Contact Information

Need help or an additional birth verification letter?

• Phone: (985) 230-6496
• Email: birthcertificate@northoaks.org
• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm

Birth Verification Letter

After completing your baby's birth certificate packet, you'll receive a birth verification letter. This confirms that the hospital has submitted your baby’s birth certificate request. Use it to enroll your baby in health insurance or for their first pediatrician visit. To request another copy, please contact our Birth Certificate Office.

How to Get a Certified Copy

Certified copies are issued by the Louisiana Office of Vital Records approximately 3–6 months after birth. To request an additional copy:

• Call the Office of Vital Records at (504) 593-5100
• Note: A fee applies for each additional copy

Your Child’s Social Security Number

When completing the birth certificate packet, you’ll have the option to request a Social Security number for your baby. Cards typically arrive within 2–4 months. If you need one sooner, you can visit your local Social Security Administration office or call (800) 722-1213. Learn more on the Social Security Number and Card page.

Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP)

To establish paternity, the following legal documents are available:

• Acknowledgement of Paternity: Child Born Outside of Marriage – Used when the mother was not married at the time of the child’s birth or within 300 days before it.
• Acknowledgement of Paternity: Child Born of Marriage – Used when the mother was married to someone other than the biological father or was divorced less than 300 days before birth.

Louisiana state law requires this process for legal paternity acknowledgment. For more information, visit the State Registrar & Vital Records page on the Louisiana Department of Health website.