Lafayette Parish, LA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Lafayette Parish
Under contract on a Lafayette Parish (pop. 241,770) 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 Lafayette Parish
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish? See the Lafayette Parish recording reference.
Securing a contract in Lafayette Parish — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Lafayette Parish?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish?
$105 (1-5 pages, includes indexing up to 10 names + 1 certified copy) 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 records add'l (+$5/name after 10th name; $20/page oversized paper (not 8.5x11 or 8.5x14); $25/debtor if no SSN/Tax ID on judgment; $5 LCRAA/Portal fee per document) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.