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Recording a Deed or Document in St. Bernard Parish, LA
St. Bernard Parish (population 43,765) records real-property documents through the St. Bernard 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.
St. Bernard Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court (Recorder of Conveyances/Mortgages)
- Recording fee
- $105.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy) first / $205 (6-25 pp); $305 (26-50 pp); $305 + $5/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee $5/name after 10th name; certified copy $10 + copy fee; non-standard document surcharge $10)
- Mailing address
- St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 1746, Chalmette, LA 70044-1746 (physical: 1101 West Saint Bernard Highway, Chalmette, LA 70043)
- Phone
- (504) 271-3434
- Checks payable to
- St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet; statutory LA formatting: white 8.5x11/8.5x14 paper, black text min 8-pt, 2-inch top margin, 1-inch bottom/side margins
Can you e-record in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court (Recorder of Conveyances/Mortgages) at St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 1746, Chalmette, LA 70044-1746 (physical: 1101 West Saint Bernard Highway, Chalmette, LA 70043).
- Pay the recording fee ($105.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy) first / $205 (6-25 pp); $305 (26-50 pp); $305 + $5/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee $5/name after 10th name; certified copy $10 + copy fee; non-standard document surcharge $10)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard 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.
St. Bernard Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Bernard Parish?
The St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court (Recorder of Conveyances/Mortgages) charges $105.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy) first / $205 (6-25 pp); $305 (26-50 pp); $305 + $5/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee $5/name after 10th name; certified copy $10 + copy fee; non-standard document surcharge $10), with checks payable to St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish?
Mail recordings to St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court (Recorder of Conveyances/Mortgages): St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 1746, Chalmette, LA 70044-1746 (physical: 1101 West Saint Bernard Highway, Chalmette, LA 70043) ((504) 271-3434).
How can Jurably help with recording in St. Bernard Parish?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard 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.