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Recording a Deed or Document in Ouachita Parish, LA
Ouachita Parish (population 160,366) records real-property documents through the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court. 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.
Ouachita Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court
- Recording fee
- $100.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy) first / $200.00 (6-25 pp); $300.00 (26-50 pp); $300 + $5.00/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee after 10th name: $5.00/name; oversize paper (>8.5x14): $20.00/page; mortgage/lien certificate (20-yr): $20.00 base, $10.00 addl name, $20.00 addl tract; non-standard document: $10.00 surcharge)
- Mailing address
- Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, 301 South Grand Street, Suite 104, P.O. Box 1862, Monroe, LA 71201
- Phone
- 318-327-1444
- Checks payable to
- Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; title/caption required on first page
Can you e-record in Ouachita Parish?
Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court at Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, 301 South Grand Street, Suite 104, P.O. Box 1862, Monroe, LA 71201.
- Pay the recording fee ($100.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy) first / $200.00 (6-25 pp); $300.00 (26-50 pp); $300 + $5.00/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee after 10th name: $5.00/name; oversize paper (>8.5x14): $20.00/page; mortgage/lien certificate (20-yr): $20.00 base, $10.00 addl name, $20.00 addl tract; non-standard document: $10.00 surcharge)).
- 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 Ouachita 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.
Ouachita Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ouachita Parish?
The Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court charges $100.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy) first / $200.00 (6-25 pp); $300.00 (26-50 pp); $300 + $5.00/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee after 10th name: $5.00/name; oversize paper (>8.5x14): $20.00/page; mortgage/lien certificate (20-yr): $20.00 base, $10.00 addl name, $20.00 addl tract; non-standard document: $10.00 surcharge), with checks payable to Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ouachita Parish?
Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish?
Mail recordings to Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court: Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, 301 South Grand Street, Suite 104, P.O. Box 1862, Monroe, LA 71201 (318-327-1444).
Can Jurably record my document in Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish recorder in person.
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