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Recording a Deed or Document in Orleans Parish, LA
Orleans Parish (population 384,129) records real-property documents through the Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk - Land Records Division (Notarial Archives / Register of Conveyances / Recorder of Mortgages, consolidated 2014). 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.
Orleans Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk - Land Records Division (Notarial Archives / Register of Conveyances / Recorder of Mortgages, consolidated 2014)
- Recording fee
- $100.00-$105.00 (1-5 pages, per LA Act 173 / R.S. 13:844 statewide schedule; sources show both $100 and $105 tiers - confirm current schedule) first / $200-$205 (6-25 pp); $300-$305 (26-50 pp); +$5.00/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee beyond 10 names: $5.00/name; non-standard paper size (not 8.5x11 or 8.5x14): $20.00/page or rejection; missing 2-inch top margin: additional $20.00 surcharge; letter-size acts subject to $15.00 surcharge or rejection (legal size 8.5x14 preferred/required))
- Mailing address
- Civil District Court Clerk, Land Records Division, 1340 Poydras Street, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112
- Phone
- 504-407-0005
- Checks payable to
- Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk of Court
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet found; title/caption and legal description with total consideration required
Can you e-record in Orleans Parish?
Orleans 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 Orleans Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Orleans 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 Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk - Land Records Division (Notarial Archives / Register of Conveyances / Recorder of Mortgages, consolidated 2014) at Civil District Court Clerk, Land Records Division, 1340 Poydras Street, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112.
- Pay the recording fee ($100.00-$105.00 (1-5 pages, per LA Act 173 / R.S. 13:844 statewide schedule; sources show both $100 and $105 tiers - confirm current schedule) first / $200-$205 (6-25 pp); $300-$305 (26-50 pp); +$5.00/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee beyond 10 names: $5.00/name; non-standard paper size (not 8.5x11 or 8.5x14): $20.00/page or rejection; missing 2-inch top margin: additional $20.00 surcharge; letter-size acts subject to $15.00 surcharge or rejection (legal size 8.5x14 preferred/required))).
- 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 Orleans 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.
Orleans Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Orleans Parish?
The Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk - Land Records Division (Notarial Archives / Register of Conveyances / Recorder of Mortgages, consolidated 2014) charges $100.00-$105.00 (1-5 pages, per LA Act 173 / R.S. 13:844 statewide schedule; sources show both $100 and $105 tiers - confirm current schedule) first / $200-$205 (6-25 pp); $300-$305 (26-50 pp); +$5.00/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee beyond 10 names: $5.00/name; non-standard paper size (not 8.5x11 or 8.5x14): $20.00/page or rejection; missing 2-inch top margin: additional $20.00 surcharge; letter-size acts subject to $15.00 surcharge or rejection (legal size 8.5x14 preferred/required)), with checks payable to Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk of Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Orleans Parish?
Orleans 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 Orleans Parish?
Mail recordings to Orleans Parish Civil District Court Clerk - Land Records Division (Notarial Archives / Register of Conveyances / Recorder of Mortgages, consolidated 2014): Civil District Court Clerk, Land Records Division, 1340 Poydras Street, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112 (504-407-0005).
Can Jurably record my document in Orleans 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 Orleans Parish recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.