Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Caddo Parish?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Caddo Parish real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.

Question 2

Does Caddo Parish allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Caddo Parish and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Caddo Parish?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($105 (1-5 pages) — assessed separately for conveyance and mortgage records if filed in both first / $205 for 6-25 pages; $205-$305 for 26-50 pages (per LA statewide schedule, verify exact tier) add'l (+Copies $1/page; certification $10/document plus copy cost)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Louisiana yet