Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 22079

Rapides Parish Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Serving a population of 126.260 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Alexandria • Land Area: 1324,11 sq mi • State: Louisiana (LA)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Rapides Parish Courthouse / Recording Office, Alexandria, LA 71301

Seat of government for Rapides Parish in Alexandria, LA.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(225) 343-9049

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

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 22079 • Coordinates: 31.1932° N, -92.5360° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Rapides 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

Rapides 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 Rapides 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 Rapides 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 Rapides 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 Rapides Parish

Filing Fee: $75.00

1. Filing Authority

In Rapides 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: Rapides Parish Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Rapides Parish Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Rapides Parish office is located at Rapides Parish Courthouse / Recording Office, Alexandria, LA 71301. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (225) 343-9049.

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

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

Both applicants must appear in person before the Rapides 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 Rapides Parish?

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