Louisiana Property Records
Search Louisiana property records, title searches, and lien reports for any property across all 64 Louisiana parishes. Louisiana uses a unique legal system based on Napoleonic civil law, with property records maintained by the Clerk of Court in each parish rather than a county recorder. U.S. Title Records provides professional Louisiana property records research including title searches, lien searches, chain of conveyance reports, and preliminary title reports for all Louisiana parishes from $29.
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How to Search Louisiana Property Records
Louisiana property records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in each of Louisiana's 64 parishes. Louisiana is the only U.S. state that uses parishes instead of counties, and its legal system is based on Napoleonic civil law rather than English common law. This creates a unique property records structure: the Clerk of Court maintains two separate divisions for property records. The Conveyance Division records ownership transfers (deeds, donations, exchanges), while the Mortgage Division records encumbrances (mortgages, liens, privileges, cancellations). Both divisions must be searched for a complete Louisiana property records examination.
A critical difference in Louisiana: original documents deposited with the Clerk of Court become part of the parish archives and are not returned to the sender (Louisiana Civil Code Article 2742 and R.S. 35:71). This means the parish records are the authoritative originals, not copies. Louisiana also uses the LCRAA (Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority) statewide portal at laclerksportal.org for online access to land records across all 64 parishes. U.S. Title Records searches Louisiana property records for $29 and up, covering all 64 parishes. Email office@ustitlerecords.com with questions.
Louisiana Lien Law
Louisiana lien law differs significantly from other states. Judgment liens are called "judicial mortgages" and last 10 years from the date of the judgment. Mechanic liens are governed by the Louisiana Private Works Act (R.S. 9:4801) and must be enforced within 1 year of filing or they expire. Tax liens follow a 3-year redemption period after tax sale. UCC liens are filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State or the Clerk of Court depending on the type. Federal tax liens on real property are filed with the Clerk of Court in the parish where the property is located.
Louisiana Foreclosure Process
Louisiana uses judicial foreclosure exclusively (called "executory process" or "ordinary process"). The lender must obtain a court order to sell the property. Louisiana law provides a right of redemption, and properties sold at sheriff sales may be redeemed within a specific period. For foreclosure auction buyers, a Louisiana property records examination is essential to identify the foreclosing lien position and all surviving privileges and mortgages.
Louisiana Property Records Reports and Pricing
Select the Louisiana property search report that matches your needs
Louisiana Property Detail Report
Quick Louisiana property records examination verifying current ownership, sale history, open mortgages, and tax assessor data from the parish Clerk of Court. Best for initial property evaluation in any Louisiana parish.
Louisiana Property Lien Report
Comprehensive Louisiana lien search covering both Conveyance and Mortgage Division records. Identifies mortgages, judicial mortgages (judgment liens), tax liens, mechanic liens (Private Works Act), privileges, and lis pendens across any Louisiana parish.
Louisiana Full Owner Lien Report
Complete Louisiana property and owner lien search. Includes all property liens and privileges plus personal liens against the current owner, UCC filings from the Louisiana Secretary of State, and federal bankruptcy records. Free foreclosure status included.
Louisiana Expanded Title Search
The most comprehensive Louisiana property records examination. Full chain of conveyance through both Conveyance and Mortgage Divisions, all liens and privileges, easements (servitudes), legal descriptions, and preliminary title report.
Additional Louisiana services: Deed Copy ($45) · LA Title Search by Name ($75) · Chain of Title ($275) · Abstractor Service · Asset Investigation (USAR)
Louisiana Property Records by Parish
Professional property records examination for all 64 Louisiana parishes
Louisiana Property Records Questions
Common questions about searching property records in Louisiana
How Do I Search Louisiana Property Records?
Submit a request for a Louisiana property records examination through U.S. Title Records by providing the property address or parcel number. Professional abstractors search Clerk of Court records in both the Conveyance and Mortgage Divisions across all 64 Louisiana parishes. Reports issued via email in PDF format. No login required. Reports from $29.
Search LA Records →Why Is Louisiana Different from Other States?
Louisiana's legal system is based on Napoleonic civil law, not English common law. Property records are maintained by the Clerk of Court (not county recorder) in 64 parishes (not counties). Records are split between Conveyance Division (ownership transfers) and Mortgage Division (encumbrances). Judgment liens are called "judicial mortgages." Easements are called "servitudes." Original documents become parish archives and are not returned.
Order LA Search →How Long Do Judgment Liens Last in Louisiana?
Judgment liens in Louisiana (called "judicial mortgages") last 10 years from the date of the judgment. They can be renewed by filing a motion to revive in the court that issued the original judgment. There is no limit on the number of times a Louisiana judgment can be renewed. A Louisiana property records examination identifies all active judicial mortgages.
LA Lien Search →How Much Does a Louisiana Title Search Cost?
Louisiana property records examinationes cost $29 to $375. Property Detail Reports cost $29. Property Lien Reports cost $95. Full Owner Lien Reports cost $195. Expanded Title Search Reports (preliminary title) cost $375. Same pricing for all 64 parishes including Orleans (New Orleans), East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, and Caddo (Shreveport). No subscription required.
Schedule of Fees →How Long Do Mechanic Liens Last in Louisiana?
Under the Louisiana Private Works Act (R.S. 9:4801), mechanic liens (called "privileges") must be enforced by filing a lawsuit within 1 year of the lien filing date. If no suit is filed within 1 year, the privilege expires. A Louisiana property records examination identifies active mechanic liens and their filing dates.
Search LA Records →Where Are Louisiana Property Records Filed?
Louisiana property records are filed with the Clerk of Court in each of the 64 parishes. The Conveyance Division handles ownership transfers (deeds, donations). The Mortgage Division handles encumbrances (mortgages, liens, cancellations). UCC liens are filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Many parishes offer online access through the LCRAA statewide portal at laclerksportal.org.
All State Records →How to Order Louisiana Property Records
Search Louisiana property records in three simple steps
Enter Louisiana Address
Provide the property address or parcel number. Works for any of the 64 Louisiana parishes. No login required.
Select Report Type
Choose from Property Detail ($29), Lien Report ($95), Owner Lien ($195), or Expanded Title Search ($375).
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Your Louisiana property records report is delivered to your email via email in PDF format. Consultation included.
Louisiana Property Records FAQ
How do I search Louisiana property records?
Visit ustitlerecords.com/search-property-records, enter the Louisiana property address, select your report type, and complete payment. Reports issued via email in PDF format. All 64 parishes covered.
How much does a Louisiana property search cost?
$29 to $375. Property Detail $29. Lien Report $95. Full Owner Lien $195. Expanded Title Search $375. Same pricing all 64 parishes. No subscription.
Does Louisiana use counties or parishes?
Louisiana has 64 parishes, not counties. This is a result of Louisiana's French and Spanish colonial history and Napoleonic civil law tradition. Property records are filed with the Clerk of Court in each parish, which serves as both the court clerk and the recorder of land records.
What are judicial mortgages in Louisiana?
A judicial mortgage is Louisiana's equivalent of a judgment lien in other states. When a creditor wins a lawsuit and files the judgment with the Clerk of Court, it creates a lien against the debtor's real property in that parish. Judicial mortgages last 10 years and can be renewed. A Louisiana property records examination identifies all active judicial mortgages.
Which Louisiana parishes does U.S. Title Records cover?
All 64 Louisiana parishes including Orleans (New Orleans), East Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge), Jefferson (Metairie), Caddo (Shreveport), Lafayette, Calcasieu (Lake Charles), St. Tammany, Ouachita (Monroe), Rapides (Alexandria), and every other parish. Same pricing regardless of parish.
Can I order a Louisiana property search without an account?
Yes. No login, account, subscription, or contracts. Enter the Louisiana address, select report type, complete payment. One-time payment per report. Email office@ustitlerecords.com with questions about your Louisiana property search.
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Professional Louisiana property records examination for any property across all 64 parishes. Reports from $29 with email delivery. No subscription required.