Jefferson Parish, LA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Jefferson Parish
Under contract on a Jefferson Parish (pop. 440,741) 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 Jefferson Parish
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish? See the Jefferson Parish recording reference.
Securing a contract in Jefferson Parish — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Jefferson Parish?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish?
$105 (1-5 pages, includes indexing up to 10 names + 1 certified copy or e-certification) first / $205 (6-25 pages); $305 (26-50 pages); $305 first 50 pages + $5/page thereafter (51+ pages); double fee less $5 LCRAA fee if recorded in both conveyance and mortgage books add'l (+$5/name after 10th name; $20/page oversized paper (>8.5x14); $5 LCRAA fee per instrument) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.