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Recording a Deed or Document in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish (population 42,477) records real-property documents through the St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court (Land Records/Recording Department). 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. John the Baptist Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court (Land Records/Recording Department)
- Recording fee
- $105 (1-5 pages) first / 6-25 pgs $205, 26-50 pgs $305, 51+ pgs $305 + $5/additional page; oversized paper (>8.5x14) +$20/page add'l (+Dual recording (conveyance+mortgage) roughly doubles base tier fees; cancellation certificate $5; clear lien certificate $20; mortgage certificate (1st name) $20; certification per document $10; non-standard doc surcharge $10)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 280, Edgard, LA 70049
- Phone
- 985-497-3331 (Edgard/Westbank) / 985-652-8041 (LaPlace/Eastbank)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court (Land Records/Recording Department) at P.O. Box 280, Edgard, LA 70049.
- Pay the recording fee ($105 (1-5 pages) first / 6-25 pgs $205, 26-50 pgs $305, 51+ pgs $305 + $5/additional page; oversized paper (>8.5x14) +$20/page add'l (+Dual recording (conveyance+mortgage) roughly doubles base tier fees; cancellation certificate $5; clear lien certificate $20; mortgage certificate (1st name) $20; certification per document $10; non-standard doc surcharge $10)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. John the Baptist Parish?
The St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court (Land Records/Recording Department) charges $105 (1-5 pages) first / 6-25 pgs $205, 26-50 pgs $305, 51+ pgs $305 + $5/additional page; oversized paper (>8.5x14) +$20/page add'l (+Dual recording (conveyance+mortgage) roughly doubles base tier fees; cancellation certificate $5; clear lien certificate $20; mortgage certificate (1st name) $20; certification per document $10; non-standard doc surcharge $10), with checks payable to unverified (presumed St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish?
Mail recordings to St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court (Land Records/Recording Department): P.O. Box 280, Edgard, LA 70049 (985-497-3331 (Edgard/Westbank) / 985-652-8041 (LaPlace/Eastbank)).
How can Jurably help with recording in St. John the Baptist Parish?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish recorder in person.
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Under contract in St. John the Baptist Parish? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.