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Recording a Deed or Document in St. Mary Parish, LA
St. Mary Parish (population 49,405) records real-property documents through the St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court (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. Mary Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department)
- Recording fee
- $105 (1-5 pages) first / 6-25 pgs $205, 26-50 pgs $305, 51+ pgs $305 + $5/additional page add'l (+Includes up to 10 indexed names + certified copy (standard LA statutory schedule))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Drawer 1231, Franklin, LA 70538 (physical: 500 Main St., 2nd Floor, Franklin, LA 70538)
- Phone
- 337-828-4100 (fax 337-828-2509); recording dept. email recording@smpclerk.com
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in St. Mary Parish?
St. Mary 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. Mary Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Mary 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. Mary Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department) at P.O. Drawer 1231, Franklin, LA 70538 (physical: 500 Main St., 2nd Floor, Franklin, LA 70538).
- Pay the recording fee ($105 (1-5 pages) first / 6-25 pgs $205, 26-50 pgs $305, 51+ pgs $305 + $5/additional page add'l (+Includes up to 10 indexed names + certified copy (standard LA statutory schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in St. Mary 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. Mary 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. Mary Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Mary Parish?
The St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department) charges $105 (1-5 pages) first / 6-25 pgs $205, 26-50 pgs $305, 51+ pgs $305 + $5/additional page add'l (+Includes up to 10 indexed names + certified copy (standard LA statutory schedule)), with checks payable to unverified (presumed St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. Mary Parish?
St. Mary 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. Mary Parish?
Mail recordings to St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department): P.O. Drawer 1231, Franklin, LA 70538 (physical: 500 Main St., 2nd Floor, Franklin, LA 70538) (337-828-4100 (fax 337-828-2509); recording dept. email recording@smpclerk.com).
How can Jurably help with recording in St. Mary Parish?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in St. Mary 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. Mary Parish recorder in person.
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