Livingston Parish Recorder Information

The Recording Department of the Clerk of Court is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Livingston Parish.

These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.

Pages 1-5 $125.00 (inc. 1 certified copy)
Pages 6-25 $225.00 (inc. 1 certified copy)
Pages 26-50 $325.00 (inc. 1 certified copy)
Copies (per page) $1.00
Certified copies (each) $10.00
Conformed copies (each) $5.00

Indexing Fees:
First ten names (per book) Included
Each additional name (per book) $5

Non-standard documents: $10.00 in addition to recording fees for documents that are not in compliance with the recording standards (La.R.S. 13:844(D)).

NOTE: If the instrument must be recorded in both conveyance and mortgage record, then the recording fee will be twice the amount less $5.00 LCRAA fee)

Recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local office directly.

Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.

* Documents should have a title on the first page that explains the type of act it is (mortgage, quit claim deed, etc.)

* On the first page, a 2-inch margin should be at the top of the page and a 1-inch margin on the bottom. On all subsequent pages, the margins should be 1 inch on all sides.

* The font size should be no smaller than 8 point font.

* The Clerk of Courts does not return original documents. At the time of filing, the submitting party can request a certified copy.

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.