Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Rapides 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 Rapides Parish?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($105.00 (1-5 pages, includes up to 10 names indexed + 1 certified copy + LCRAA Portal Fee) first / $205 (6-25 pp); $305 (26-50 pp); $305 + $5/page beyond 50 pages add'l (+Index fee $5/name after 10th name; oversized paper (>8.5x14) $20/page; debtor (no SSN/Tax ID) fee $25; copies $1/page + $10 certification)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Louisiana yet