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Recording a Deed or Document in Rapides Parish, LA
Rapides Parish (population 130,015) records real-property documents through the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court (Recorder of Conveyances/Mortgages). 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.
Rapides Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rapides Parish Clerk of Court (Recorder of Conveyances/Mortgages)
- Recording fee
- $105.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy + LCRAA Portal Fee) first / $205 (6-25 pp); $305 (26-50 pp); $305 + $5/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee $5/name after 10th name; oversized paper (>8.5x14) $20/page; debtor (no SSN/Tax ID) fee $25; copies $1/page + $10 certification)
- Mailing address
- Rapides Parish Clerk of Court, 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301 (P.O. Box mail also accepted per office, confirm with office - some sources cite 71309 as PO Box zip)
- Phone
- (318) 473-8153
- Checks payable to
- Rapides Parish Clerk of Court
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet; statutory LA formatting: 8.5x11/8.5x14 white paper, black ink min 8-pt font, 2-inch top margin, 1-inch bottom/side margins
Can you e-record in Rapides Parish?
Rapides 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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Rapides 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 Rapides Parish Clerk of Court (Recorder of Conveyances/Mortgages) at Rapides Parish Clerk of Court, 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301 (P.O. Box mail also accepted per office, confirm with office - some sources cite 71309 as PO Box zip).
- Pay the recording fee ($105.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy + LCRAA Portal Fee) first / $205 (6-25 pp); $305 (26-50 pp); $305 + $5/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee $5/name after 10th name; oversized paper (>8.5x14) $20/page; debtor (no SSN/Tax ID) fee $25; copies $1/page + $10 certification)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Rapides 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 Rapides 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.
Rapides Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rapides Parish?
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court (Recorder of Conveyances/Mortgages) charges $105.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy + LCRAA Portal Fee) first / $205 (6-25 pp); $305 (26-50 pp); $305 + $5/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee $5/name after 10th name; oversized paper (>8.5x14) $20/page; debtor (no SSN/Tax ID) fee $25; copies $1/page + $10 certification), with checks payable to Rapides Parish Clerk of Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rapides Parish?
Rapides 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 Rapides Parish?
Mail recordings to Rapides Parish Clerk of Court (Recorder of Conveyances/Mortgages): Rapides Parish Clerk of Court, 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301 (P.O. Box mail also accepted per office, confirm with office - some sources cite 71309 as PO Box zip) ((318) 473-8153).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rapides Parish?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish recorder in person.
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