Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 22077

Pointe Coupee Parish Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Serving a population of 20.000 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: New Roads • Land Area: 556,875 sq mi • State: Louisiana (LA)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse / Recording Office, New Roads, LA 70760

Seat of government for Pointe Coupee Parish in New Roads, LA.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(225) 309-8987

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

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 22077 • Coordinates: 30.7083° N, -91.6046° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Pointe Coupee 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

Pointe Coupee 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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Search land records, deed history, mortgage transfers, tax liens, judgments, and parcel ownership across Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Instantly access official document copies online without visiting the courthouse records vault.

Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish

Filing Fee: $75.00

1. Filing Authority

In Pointe Coupee 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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Nearby County Clerks in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked Questions: Pointe Coupee Parish Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Pointe Coupee Parish Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Pointe Coupee Parish office is located at Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse / Recording Office, New Roads, LA 70760. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (225) 309-8987.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Pointe Coupee Parish?

Under Louisiana statute (La. R.S. 13:844), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish, LA?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish?

In Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.