Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($105 (1-5 pages, per LA R.S. 13:844 uniform schedule) first / $205 for 6-25 pages; $305 for 26-50 pages; $305 + $5/page beyond 50 add'l (+Includes up to 10 names indexed, 1 certified copy, LCRAA Portal Fee; extra names $5/name beyond 10th; oversized paper (>8.5x14) $20/page; non-standard forms $15)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Louisiana yet