The Mortgage & Conveyance/UCC Department maintains Jefferson Parish’s official public land records and makes them available for examination and research. Information clerks are available to assist with public computer terminals, hard-copy research, and document copies.
Hours & Location
- Jefferson Parish General Government Building
200 Derbigny St., Suite 2200, Gretna, LA 70053
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (excluding legal holidays)
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Contact & Mailing Address
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054-0010
Shipping Address: General Government Building, 200 Derbigny St., Suite 2200, Gretna, LA 70053
| Department | Phone |
|---|---|
| General Information (prices, obtaining copies, etc.) | (504) 364-2943 or (504) 364-2944 |
| Certificates | (504) 364-2954 |
| Mortgage Cancellations | (504) 364-2963 |
| UCC Filing & Research | (504) 364-2954 |
Email: mortgageinfo@jpclerkofcourt.us
Recording
The department records all documents affecting real property in Jefferson Parish, including:
- Real estate transfers and acts of sale
- Mortgages, liens, and judgments
- Military discharges (DD-214)
- Medical certificates
- Corporation charters and partnerships
- Business trade name affidavits
- Oil, gas, and mineral lease transfers and liens
E-Recording
The Clerk accepts documents for recording in the mortgage and conveyance records — including requests to cancel mortgage inscriptions — through JeffNet, the Clerk’s remote access service.
Mortgage Cancellations
The department processes cancellations of mortgages, liens, judgments, property bonds, bond forfeitures, and inscriptions by prescription, and issues certificates of cancellation for cancelled mortgage inscriptions.
Searches & Certificates
The department performs official searches of mortgage, conveyance, and UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) records and issues certificates reflecting search results. This includes lien & privilege certificates and property bond searches.
Preservation
The Clerk of Court is responsible for the preservation and security of all records in the department’s custody. Learn more on the Preservation page.