Louisiana Recorder Information

Office locations, contact details, and recording information for Louisiana

Select the county or other recording jurisdiction where your property is located to find office contact details, fees, and document requirements. Contact the recording office directly for its records and services.

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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

Depending on the jurisdiction, office services may include:

  • 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 applicable state and local recording requirements
  • Fees depend on the jurisdiction and document type
  • Ask the office which submission methods it accepts
  • Check whether the office accepts electronic submissions
  • Confirm processing times directly with the office

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