Orleans Parish, LA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Orleans Parish
Under contract on a Orleans Parish (pop. 384,129) 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 Orleans Parish
Orleans 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 Orleans Parish? See the Orleans Parish recording reference.
Securing a contract in Orleans Parish — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Orleans Parish?
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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Orleans Parish allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Orleans 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 Orleans Parish?
$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)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.