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Recording a Deed or Document in St. James Parish, LA
St. James Parish (population 20,194) records real-property documents through the St. James Parish Clerk of Court (Conveyance/Mortgage Records). 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. James Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. James Parish Clerk of Court (Conveyance/Mortgage Records)
- Recording fee
- $105 (1-5 pages) first / $5/page beyond 50 pages; tiers: 6-25 pgs $205, 26-50 pgs $305; oversized paper (>8.5x14) +$20/page add'l (+Includes up to 10 indexed names & 1 certified copy; extra names $5 each; non-standard/non-compliant document surcharge $10; debtor w/o SSN/Tax ID surcharge)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 63, Convent, LA 70723 (physical: 5800 LA Hwy 44, 2nd Floor, Convent, LA 70723)
- Phone
- 225-562-2270 / 225-562-2360
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed St. James Parish Clerk of Court)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly stated; document must show title/caption near top margin
Can you e-record in St. James Parish?
St. James 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. James Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets St. James 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. James Parish Clerk of Court (Conveyance/Mortgage Records) at P.O. Box 63, Convent, LA 70723 (physical: 5800 LA Hwy 44, 2nd Floor, Convent, LA 70723).
- Pay the recording fee ($105 (1-5 pages) first / $5/page beyond 50 pages; tiers: 6-25 pgs $205, 26-50 pgs $305; oversized paper (>8.5x14) +$20/page add'l (+Includes up to 10 indexed names & 1 certified copy; extra names $5 each; non-standard/non-compliant document surcharge $10; debtor w/o SSN/Tax ID surcharge)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in St. James 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. James 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. James Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. James Parish?
The St. James Parish Clerk of Court (Conveyance/Mortgage Records) charges $105 (1-5 pages) first / $5/page beyond 50 pages; tiers: 6-25 pgs $205, 26-50 pgs $305; oversized paper (>8.5x14) +$20/page add'l (+Includes up to 10 indexed names & 1 certified copy; extra names $5 each; non-standard/non-compliant document surcharge $10; debtor w/o SSN/Tax ID surcharge), with checks payable to unverified (presumed St. James Parish Clerk of Court). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. James Parish?
St. James 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. James Parish?
Mail recordings to St. James Parish Clerk of Court (Conveyance/Mortgage Records): P.O. Box 63, Convent, LA 70723 (physical: 5800 LA Hwy 44, 2nd Floor, Convent, LA 70723) (225-562-2270 / 225-562-2360).
How can Jurably help with recording in St. James Parish?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in St. James 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. James 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.