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Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson Parish, LA
Jefferson Parish (population 440,741) records real-property documents through the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court - Mortgage & Conveyance/UCC 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.
Jefferson Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court - Mortgage & Conveyance/UCC Department
- Recording fee
- $105 (1-5 pages, includes indexing up to 10 names + 1 certified copy or e-certification) first / $205 (6-25 pages); $305 (26-50 pages); $305 first 50 pages + $5/page thereafter (51+ pages); double fee less $5 LCRAA fee if recorded in both conveyance and mortgage books add'l (+$5/name after 10th name; $20/page oversized paper (>8.5x14); $5 LCRAA fee per instrument)
- Mailing address
- 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053
- Phone
- 504-364-2900
- Checks payable to
- unverified (likely 'Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified; document must be captioned with act type on first page
Can you e-record in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court - Mortgage & Conveyance/UCC Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053.
- Pay the recording fee ($105 (1-5 pages, includes indexing up to 10 names + 1 certified copy or e-certification) first / $205 (6-25 pages); $305 (26-50 pages); $305 first 50 pages + $5/page thereafter (51+ pages); double fee less $5 LCRAA fee if recorded in both conveyance and mortgage books add'l (+$5/name after 10th name; $20/page oversized paper (>8.5x14); $5 LCRAA fee per instrument)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Jefferson Parish standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Jefferson Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson Parish?
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court - Mortgage & Conveyance/UCC Department charges $105 (1-5 pages, includes indexing up to 10 names + 1 certified copy or e-certification) first / $205 (6-25 pages); $305 (26-50 pages); $305 first 50 pages + $5/page thereafter (51+ pages); double fee less $5 LCRAA fee if recorded in both conveyance and mortgage books add'l (+$5/name after 10th name; $20/page oversized paper (>8.5x14); $5 LCRAA fee per instrument), with checks payable to unverified (likely 'Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish?
Mail recordings to Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court - Mortgage & Conveyance/UCC Department: 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053 (504-364-2900).
Can Jurably record my document in Jefferson Parish for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Jefferson Parish recorder in person.
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