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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 [email protected]
- 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to St. Mary Parish standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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 [email protected]).
Can Jurably record my document in St. Mary Parish for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the St. Mary Parish recorder in person.
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