Louisiana Recorder Information

Find recorder offices and information for all 64 parish in Louisiana

Each parish maintains its own recorder's office responsible for filing and maintaining real estate records. Select your parish below to find office locations, hours, fees, and requirements.

64

Parish in Louisiana

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About Louisiana Recording

Recorder information for Louisiana. Real property records are maintained by the recorder in the Parish where the property is located. Real estate deeds that transfer property in Louisiana can be recorded to provide constructive notice of the transfer. In most cases deed documents are recorded in the Parish where the property is situated.

The transfer of real property in Louisiana follows the general requirement of an authentic act. An authentic act is a writing executed before a notary public or other officer authorized to perform that function, in the presence of two witnesses, and signed by each party who executed it, by each witness, and by each notary public before whom it was executed.

Common Recorder Services

Most Louisiana recorder offices provide:

  • Real estate deed and mortgage recording
  • Document searches and certified copies
  • Lien and release recording
  • Plat maps and property surveys
  • UCC financing statements

Recording Process

When recording documents:

  • Documents must meet state formatting requirements
  • Recording fees vary by parish
  • Most offices accept walk-in and mail submissions
  • E-recording available in participating counties
  • Processing times typically 1-5 business days

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