Information

All mortgage and conveyance, partnership, charter, mineral, and other records are available for public examination and research. Information clerks are available to assist with the operation of public computers and research of hard-copy materials. Clerks are also available to make copies of documents.

Recording

The office records all real estate transfers, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc. affecting all property located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Additionally, the office records the Parish's military discharges, medical certificates, corporation charters and partnerships, business trade name affidavits, and documents concerning oil and gas, or other mineral, leases and interest transfers and liens.

Mortgage Cancellations

The office cancels mortgages, liens, judgments, etc. It also provides assistance for cancellation of property bonds and bond forfeitures and the cancellation of inscriptions by prescription. The office issues certificates of cancellation of cancelled mortgage inscriptions.

Searches

The office performs official searches of its mortgage and conveyance records and UCC (Universal Commercial Code) and issues certificates reflecting the results of said searches. It performs searches of its mortgage records precedent to the preparation of lien & privilege certificates, and property bonds.

Preservation

The clerk of court is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of all documents filed with the office. All documents are digitally imaged after initial recordation.