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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.
How Jurably helps in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jefferson Parish?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.