RECORDING FEE SCHEDULE
Act 173 of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session
Effective August 1, 2017
A “document” is defined as those pages presented together for filing or recording, inclusive of the act, together with exhibits, riders, or additional documents attached thereto, including but not limited to powers of attorney, property, description exhibits, tax certificates and researches, mortgage certificates, resolutions, certificates, and surveys, R.S. 13:844 (B)(1).
Every document filed for recordation shall be captioned as to type of act on the 1st page and shall have on the 1st page a margin 2” at the top and 1” at the bottom and sides. The type size shall not be less than 8 point, R.S. 13:844(B)(2).
Documents to be recorded may be either 8 ½” x 11” paper or 8 ½” x 14” paper.
Documents to be recorded in 1 index type (fees are assessed separately for each recording book):
| Documents to be recorded in 1 index type (fees are assessed separately for each recording book): | |
|---|---|
| 1 to 5 pages | $105 |
| 6 to 25 pages | $205 |
| 26 to 50 pages | $305 |
| 51 or more pages | $305 for the first 50 pages +$5 per additional page |
This includes up to 10 names indexed, a certified copy, and the LCRAA Portal Fee.
| Documents to be recorded in 1 index type (fees are assessed separately for each recording book): | |
|---|---|
| Index Fee after the 10th name | $5 per name |
| Paper size larger than 8 ½” x 14” | $20 per page |
| Debtor Fee (No SS# or Tax ID) | $20 per debtor |
| Documents to be recorded in 1 index type (fees are assessed separately for each recording book): | |
|---|---|
| Cancellation/Partial Release (single cancellation) | $55 |
| Cancellation/Partial Release (multiple cancellations) | Based on per page fee above |
| **Cancellations with Clerk Certificate Charge extra $35** |
Affidavit of Identity
| Documents to be recorded in 1 index type (fees are assessed separately for each recording book): | |
|---|---|
| Judgment or lien prior to 07/01/12 | $23 +($6 for each additional page + $3 for each additional name) |
| Judgment or lien after 07/10/12 | $0 |
Maps/Plats oversize:
| Documents to be recorded in 1 index type (fees are assessed separately for each recording book): | |
|---|---|
| 1 page | $105 |
| 1 page oversized | $125 |
| This includes up to 10 names indexed | $5 per name after the 10th name |
| Documents to be recorded in 1 index type (fees are assessed separately for each recording book): | |
|---|---|
| Notice of Repossession | $75 |
Mortgage Certificate/Lien Certificate (10 year search)
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| 1 name and 1 tract or project | $20 |
| Each additional name | $10 |
| Each additional tract | $20 |
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Copies | $1 (per page) |
| Conformed Copy | $5 + copy fee |
| Certified Copy | $10 + copy fee |
| Postage | Actual Amount |
| Fax Charges | $5 initial fee $2 per page |
The Clerk's office is now accepting eRecordings as of July 1, 2021.
CSC eRecording
*CSC provides a web-based eRecording solution that enables submitters to electronically record real estate documents.
*Phone: (866) 652-0111
*Email: erecording@cscglobal.com
*Website: erecording.com
CIVIL FILING FEES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2017
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Advance Deposits Clerk's Docket Suits | $300.00 |
| Tutorships | $300.00 |
| Succession | $350.00 |
| Adoptions | $300.00 |
Petitions:
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| *With no service | $350.00 |
| *With Service on one defendant | $400.00 |
| *Service on each additional defendant | $100.00 |
| *Service through the Secretary of State Office | $50.00 |
Rules:
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| *With no service | $150.00 |
| *With Service on one defendant | $200.00 |
| *Service on each additional defendant | $100.00 |
Miscellaneous Petitions
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Petition to Revive Judgment | $300.00 |
| Answer & Request for Notice | $100.00 |
| Answer with Request for Jury Trial | $300.00 |
| Motion in order to Appoint Private Process Server | $100.00 |
| Motion in order for Appeal | $100.00 |
| Exceptions | $200.00 |
| Curator Fee | $500.00 |
| Judgment of Dismissal | $60.00 |
| All copies | $1.00 |
Additional Advance Deposits
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Each Additional Defendant | $100.00 |
Advance Deposit Subpoena Schedule
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| All Subpoenas Served in Avoyelles Parish | $150.00 |
| All other parishes | $150.00 |
If any subpoena is to serve through the Secretary of State an additional $50.00 is required.
The Clerk of Court staff are trained professionals; however, they are prohibited in giving any legal advice. Information regarding legal procedures may be obtained in any law library or by contacting an attorney.
FAX Charges
(318) 253-7578
Walk-ins:
$2.00 for first page
$1.00 thereafter
Customers With Accounts:
$2.00 for first page
$2.00 thereafter
Customers In Civil:
$2.00 for first page
$2.00 thereafter