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Louisiana’s legal code is derived from the French Emperor Napoleon’s civil code and is still in force today. The Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest capitol building in the U.S. At 450 feet and 34 stories. America’s first cocktail, the Sazerac, was created in New Orleans in 1873. For phone-based assistance and inquiries, click here. If your question is for legislators regarding matters of policy, see 'Your Louisiana Legislators', above. To email this site's webmaster, click here. To email the House of Representatives webmaster, click here. Search the Louisiana Birth Records Index Database through the Secretary of State, and order certified copies of birth certificates for births that occurred in Louisiana more than 100 years from the end of the current calendar year. The only birth records that are available prior to 1911 are from Orleans Parish.
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×COVID-19 UPDATE: State Civil Service is now conducting walk-in testing. Click here for the latest information.
The Opelousas, West Monroe, and Shreveport Saturday Testing Centers have resumed testing. Please check the Test Schedule for dates.
Due to the ongoing recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana, the Lake Charles Saturday Testing Center is CLOSED until further notice.
The New Orleans Saturday Testing Center remains CLOSED until further notice.
State Civil Service will continue to monitor the developments and safety recommendations related to COVID-19 and provide updates. Please continue to check our website and social media platforms for updates and/or changes to the situation.
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* Please note that children, age 12 and under, cannot be left unattended in the Testing and Recruiting Center building during test sessions.
If you require an ADA accommodation, please contact our office at (225) 925-1911 or Toll Free: (866) 783-5462 during business hours for additional assistance.
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Have questions about the tests or test process? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section for further information. Should you need further information concerning State Civil Service tests, please call (225) 925-1911.
Julie Ryan Division Administrator Julie.Ryan@La.Gov
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