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Recording a Deed or Document in Calcasieu Parish, LA
Calcasieu Parish (population 216,778) records real-property documents through the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Calcasieu Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department)
- Recording fee
- $105 (1-5 pages, per LA R.S. 13:844 uniform schedule) first / $205 for 6-25 pages; $305 for 26-50 pages; $305 + $5/page beyond 50 add'l (+Includes up to 10 names indexed, 1 certified copy, LCRAA Portal Fee; extra names $5/name beyond 10th; oversized paper (>8.5x14) $20/page; non-standard forms $15)
- Mailing address
- 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Historic Calcasieu Courthouse)
- Phone
- (337) 437-3550
- Checks payable to
- Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly mandatory; standard first-page margin requirements apply
Can you e-record in Calcasieu Parish?
Calcasieu Parish records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Calcasieu Parish formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department) at 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Historic Calcasieu Courthouse).
- Pay the recording fee ($105 (1-5 pages, per LA R.S. 13:844 uniform schedule) first / $205 for 6-25 pages; $305 for 26-50 pages; $305 + $5/page beyond 50 add'l (+Includes up to 10 names indexed, 1 certified copy, LCRAA Portal Fee; extra names $5/name beyond 10th; oversized paper (>8.5x14) $20/page; non-standard forms $15)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Calcasieu Parish
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Calcasieu Parish property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Calcasieu Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Calcasieu Parish?
The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department) charges $105 (1-5 pages, per LA R.S. 13:844 uniform schedule) first / $205 for 6-25 pages; $305 for 26-50 pages; $305 + $5/page beyond 50 add'l (+Includes up to 10 names indexed, 1 certified copy, LCRAA Portal Fee; extra names $5/name beyond 10th; oversized paper (>8.5x14) $20/page; non-standard forms $15), with checks payable to Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Calcasieu Parish?
Calcasieu Parish records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Calcasieu Parish?
Mail recordings to Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department): 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Historic Calcasieu Courthouse) ((337) 437-3550).
How can Jurably help with recording in Calcasieu Parish?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Calcasieu Parish to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Calcasieu Parish recorder in person.
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