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Recording a Deed or Document in Washington Parish, LA
Washington Parish (population 45,459) records real-property documents through the Washington Parish Clerk of Court. 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.
Washington Parish recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington Parish Clerk of Court
- Recording fee
- $120 (1-5 pages) — note: higher than the $105 standard base rate seen in most other parishes, due to added parish surcharge first / $220 (6-25 pgs); tiers continue with $5/page after 50 pages add'l (+Includes $5 LCRAA Portal Fee + $15 Washington Parish Government Surcharge Fee; mortgage/lien certificate $20 (1 name/1 tract); certified copy $10; research fee $15)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 607, 908-B Washington St., Franklinton, LA 70438
- Phone
- (985) 839-4663
- Checks payable to
- unverified (likely 'Washington Parish Clerk of Court' — not explicitly stated on page)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Washington Parish?
Washington 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 Washington Parish, Louisiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 Washington Parish Clerk of Court at PO Box 607, 908-B Washington St., Franklinton, LA 70438.
- Pay the recording fee ($120 (1-5 pages) — note: higher than the $105 standard base rate seen in most other parishes, due to added parish surcharge first / $220 (6-25 pgs); tiers continue with $5/page after 50 pages add'l (+Includes $5 LCRAA Portal Fee + $15 Washington Parish Government Surcharge Fee; mortgage/lien certificate $20 (1 name/1 tract); certified copy $10; research fee $15)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington 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 Washington 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.
Washington Parish recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington Parish?
The Washington Parish Clerk of Court charges $120 (1-5 pages) — note: higher than the $105 standard base rate seen in most other parishes, due to added parish surcharge first / $220 (6-25 pgs); tiers continue with $5/page after 50 pages add'l (+Includes $5 LCRAA Portal Fee + $15 Washington Parish Government Surcharge Fee; mortgage/lien certificate $20 (1 name/1 tract); certified copy $10; research fee $15), with checks payable to unverified (likely 'Washington Parish Clerk of Court' — not explicitly stated on page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington Parish?
Washington 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 Washington Parish?
Mail recordings to Washington Parish Clerk of Court: PO Box 607, 908-B Washington St., Franklinton, LA 70438 ((985) 839-4663).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington Parish?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington Parish recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washington Parish? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.