Ouachita Parish, LA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Ouachita Parish
Under contract on a Ouachita Parish (pop. 160,366) 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 Ouachita Parish
Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish? See the Ouachita Parish recording reference.
Securing a contract in Ouachita Parish — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Ouachita Parish?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish?
$100.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy) first / $200.00 (6-25 pp); $300.00 (26-50 pp); $300 + $5.00/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee after 10th name: $5.00/name; oversize paper (>8.5x14): $20.00/page; mortgage/lien certificate (20-yr): $20.00 base, $10.00 addl name, $20.00 addl tract; non-standard document: $10.00 surcharge) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.