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FAQs

  • To whom do we make checks payable?

    Make checks payable to: Clerk, U. S. District Court.

     

  • What is the current post judgment interest rate?

    For general information regarding post judgment interest, visit the Administrative Office (A.O.) of the U.S. Courts at http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/fees/post-judgement-interest-rate, or call the A.O. at 1-202-502-4369.  For the current interest rate, visit:  https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h15/.

     

  • Where can I get forms and information about becoming a United States citizen?

    The Western District of Louisiana holds naturalization ceremonies for new citizens.  Applicants for citizenship must file a Petition for Naturalization with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  Forms and further information may be obtained from the USCIS website (http://uscis.gov) or from the regional office at:
     
    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
    Metairie Centre Suite 300 (Third Floor)
    2424 Edenborn Avenue
    Metaire, LA  7001
    1-800-375-5283

     

  • Where are naturalization records kept?

    Naturalization petition stubs (sorted by name of the petitioner) from 1907-1996 are on file at the National Archives in Ft. Worth, TX.  Thereafter, petitions are maintained by the U. S. Customs and Immigration Service.  The court in Shreveport maintains an order listing petitioners from 1996 to present.  An approximate date of naturalization must be known to conduct a search.

     

  • How will I know when my naturalization ceremony is to occur?

    The U. S. Customs and Immigration Service will send a written notice when you are to be naturalized, usually 2-3 weeks prior to the ceremony.

     

  • Can the court replace my certificate of naturalization?

    No.  Replacement certificates are provided by the U. S. Customs and Immigration Service Office that issued the original certificate.

     

  • Does the court issue passports?

    The Western District of Louisiana no longer issues passports. Visit the U.S. State Department's website: http://travel.state.gov for information on obtaining a passport.

     

  • Can I get a copy of my birth/death certificate from your office?

    No.  For births or deaths which occurred in Louisiana, you will need to contact the Department of Health and Hospitals for the State of Louisiana.

     

  • What payment methods will your office accept?

    Our office accepts cash, checks, money orders, and payments by credit card.  If paying a fine or restitution by credit card, the card must be issued to the defendant paying the criminal debt.

     

  • Do you take credit card payments over the phone?

    No.  Credit card payments must be made in-person at any of our five divisional offices located in Alexandria, Lake Charles, Monroe, Shreveport, and Lafayette.

     

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