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Recording a Deed or Document in Tensas Parish, LA
Tensas Parish (population 4,148) records real-property documents through the Tensas 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.
Tensas Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Tensas 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; oversized paper +$20/page add'l (+Includes up to 10 indexed names + certified copy; extra names $5 each; debtor w/o SSN/Tax ID $25; cancellation/partial release $55; affidavit of identity $0)
- Mailing address
- 201 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366
- Phone
- 318-766-3921 (fax 318-766-3926); email [email protected]
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed Tensas Parish Clerk of Court)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Tensas Parish?
Tensas 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 Tensas Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Tensas 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 Tensas Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department) at 201 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366.
- 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 +$20/page add'l (+Includes up to 10 indexed names + certified copy; extra names $5 each; debtor w/o SSN/Tax ID $25; cancellation/partial release $55; affidavit of identity $0)).
- 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 Tensas 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.
Tensas Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Tensas Parish?
The Tensas 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; oversized paper +$20/page add'l (+Includes up to 10 indexed names + certified copy; extra names $5 each; debtor w/o SSN/Tax ID $25; cancellation/partial release $55; affidavit of identity $0), with checks payable to unverified (presumed Tensas Parish Clerk of Court). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Tensas Parish?
Tensas 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 Tensas Parish?
Mail recordings to Tensas Parish Clerk of Court (Recording Department): 201 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366 (318-766-3921 (fax 318-766-3926); email [email protected]).
Can Jurably record my document in Tensas 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 Tensas Parish recorder in person.
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