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Recording a Deed or Document in Lafayette Parish, LA
Lafayette Parish (population 241,770) records real-property documents through the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court - Recording Department (Conveyance, Mortgage, UCC). 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.
Lafayette Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court - Recording Department (Conveyance, Mortgage, UCC)
- Recording fee
- $105 (1-5 pages, includes indexing up to 10 names + 1 certified copy) 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 records add'l (+$5/name after 10th name; $20/page oversized paper (not 8.5x11 or 8.5x14); $25/debtor if no SSN/Tax ID on judgment; $5 LCRAA/Portal fee per document)
- Mailing address
- 800 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
- Phone
- 337-291-6310
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Lafayette Parish?
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court - Recording Department (Conveyance, Mortgage, UCC) at 800 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.
- Pay the recording fee ($105 (1-5 pages, includes indexing up to 10 names + 1 certified copy) 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 records add'l (+$5/name after 10th name; $20/page oversized paper (not 8.5x11 or 8.5x14); $25/debtor if no SSN/Tax ID on judgment; $5 LCRAA/Portal fee per document)).
- 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 Lafayette 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.
Lafayette Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lafayette Parish?
The Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court - Recording Department (Conveyance, Mortgage, UCC) charges $105 (1-5 pages, includes indexing up to 10 names + 1 certified copy) 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 records add'l (+$5/name after 10th name; $20/page oversized paper (not 8.5x11 or 8.5x14); $25/debtor if no SSN/Tax ID on judgment; $5 LCRAA/Portal fee per document). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lafayette Parish?
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish?
Mail recordings to Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court - Recording Department (Conveyance, Mortgage, UCC): 800 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 (337-291-6310).
Can Jurably record my document in Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish recorder in person.
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