Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 22093

St. James Parish Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for St. James Parish, Louisiana. Serving a population of 19.191 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Convent • Land Area: 237,861 sq mi • State: Louisiana (LA)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

St. James Parish Courthouse / Recording Office, Convent, LA 70723

Seat of government for St. James Parish in Convent, LA.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(225) 581-9483

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 22093 • Coordinates: 30.0248° N, -90.7940° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit St. James Parish

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

St. James Parish Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by La. R.S. 13:844

First Page Base Fee

$105.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$10.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

None (No state transfer tax; New Orleans imposes municipal transfer doc tax)

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Louisiana:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

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Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in St. James Parish

License Fee $35.00

Waiting Period 24 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 30 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the St. James Parish courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: 24-hour waiting period. Issued by Parish Clerk of Court.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $15.00

Death Cert $9.00

Marriage Cert $15.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records Registry and the local St. James Parish clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in St. James Parish

Filing Fee: $75.00

1. Filing Authority

In St. James Parish, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Louisiana Secretary of State & Parish Clerk.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Louisiana.

3. State Rules & Notice

Trade name filed with Secretary of State and recorded with local Parish Clerk of Court.

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Articles of Organization

Louisiana Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Louisiana Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Louisiana county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

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Regional Civic Network

Nearby County Clerks in Louisiana

Need to file or search public records in an adjacent jurisdiction? Explore neighboring Louisiana recording offices:

Ascension Parish Seat: Donaldsonville

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St. John the Baptist Parish Seat: Edgard

~19.9 mi →

St. Charles Parish Seat: Hahnville

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Livingston Parish Seat: Livingston

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Frequently Asked Questions: St. James Parish Clerk & Recorder

Where is the St. James Parish Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official St. James Parish office is located at St. James Parish Courthouse / Recording Office, Convent, LA 70723. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (225) 581-9483.

How much does it cost to record a deed in St. James Parish?

Under Louisiana statute (La. R.S. 13:844), recording a real property deed or mortgage in St. James Parish costs $105.00 for the first page, plus $10.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: None (No state transfer tax; New Orleans imposes municipal transfer doc tax).

How do I obtain a marriage license in St. James Parish, LA?

Both applicants must appear in person before the St. James Parish Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $35.00. Louisiana requires a waiting period of 24 hours, and the license is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in St. James Parish?

In St. James Parish, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Louisiana Secretary of State & Parish Clerk with a standard statutory filing fee of $75.00. Trade name filed with Secretary of State and recorded with local Parish Clerk of Court.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in St. James Parish?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $15.00 and death certificates starting at $9.00) can be requested through the Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records Registry or directly at the St. James Parish courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.