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Recording a Deed or Document in De Soto Parish, LA
De Soto Parish (population 26,808) records real-property documents through the De Soto Parish Clerk of Court (ex-officio Recorder of Deeds and Mortgages) - Filing & Recording / Mortgage & Conveyance Division. 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.
De Soto Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- De Soto Parish Clerk of Court (ex-officio Recorder of Deeds and Mortgages) - Filing & Recording / Mortgage & Conveyance Division
- Recording fee
- $105.00 (1-5 pages) first / 6-25 pages $205; 26-50 pages $305; 51+ pages $305 for first 50 + $5/additional page; index fee $5/name after 10th name add'l (+Oversized paper (>8.5x14): $20/page)
- Mailing address
- 101 Texas Street / P.O. Box 1206, Mansfield, LA 71052
- Phone
- 318-872-3110 (main); fax 318-872-4202
- Checks payable to
- unverified - likely "De Soto Parish Clerk of Court"
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly required; document must be captioned as to type of act on first page
Can you e-record in De Soto Parish?
De Soto 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 De Soto Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets De Soto 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 De Soto Parish Clerk of Court (ex-officio Recorder of Deeds and Mortgages) - Filing & Recording / Mortgage & Conveyance Division at 101 Texas Street / P.O. Box 1206, Mansfield, LA 71052.
- Pay the recording fee ($105.00 (1-5 pages) first / 6-25 pages $205; 26-50 pages $305; 51+ pages $305 for first 50 + $5/additional page; index fee $5/name after 10th name add'l (+Oversized paper (>8.5x14): $20/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in De Soto 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 De Soto 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.
De Soto Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in De Soto Parish?
The De Soto Parish Clerk of Court (ex-officio Recorder of Deeds and Mortgages) - Filing & Recording / Mortgage & Conveyance Division charges $105.00 (1-5 pages) first / 6-25 pages $205; 26-50 pages $305; 51+ pages $305 for first 50 + $5/additional page; index fee $5/name after 10th name add'l (+Oversized paper (>8.5x14): $20/page), with checks payable to unverified - likely "De Soto Parish Clerk of Court". Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in De Soto Parish?
De Soto 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 De Soto Parish?
Mail recordings to De Soto Parish Clerk of Court (ex-officio Recorder of Deeds and Mortgages) - Filing & Recording / Mortgage & Conveyance Division: 101 Texas Street / P.O. Box 1206, Mansfield, LA 71052 (318-872-3110 (main); fax 318-872-4202).
How can Jurably help with recording in De Soto Parish?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in De Soto 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 De Soto Parish recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.