Calcasieu Parish, LA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Calcasieu Parish
Under contract on a Calcasieu Parish (pop. 216,778) property? Recording a memorandum of contract gives the public constructive notice of your equitable interest, so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. It is lawful notice of a genuine, executed contract — not a lien and not a pressure tactic. When your deal closes or ends, Jurably records a prompt release to clear the record.
Need the recorder-office details, fees, and formatting for Calcasieu Parish? See the Calcasieu Parish recording reference.
Securing a contract in Calcasieu Parish — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Calcasieu Parish?
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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Calcasieu Parish allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Calcasieu Parish records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Calcasieu Parish?
$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) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.