Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Orleans 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 Orleans Parish?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($100.00-$105.00 (1-5 pages, per LA Act 173 / R.S. 13:844 statewide schedule; sources show both $100 and $105 tiers - confirm current schedule) first / $200-$205 (6-25 pp); $300-$305 (26-50 pp); +$5.00/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee beyond 10 names: $5.00/name; non-standard paper size (not 8.5x11 or 8.5x14): $20.00/page or rejection; missing 2-inch top margin: additional $20.00 surcharge; letter-size acts subject to $15.00 surcharge or rejection (legal size 8.5x14 preferred/required))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Louisiana yet