Search Jefferson Parish Property Records
Jefferson Parish property records date back to 1825 and are kept at the Clerk of Court offices in Gretna and Harahan. Deeds, mortgages, conveyances, and other land documents are available to search online through the Jefferson Parish Clerk's web portal and the eClerks LA system. The clerk's office has imaged more than 125 million pages of records since 1992. You can also visit either courthouse location in person to access instruments or request certified copies of recorded documents.
Jefferson Parish Quick Facts
Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court
Jon A. Gegenheimer serves as the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk's office records and maintains all property documents for the parish, including deeds, mortgages, acts of sale, liens, and servitudes. Under La. Civ. Code art. 3338, recorded instruments become effective against third parties once filed with the clerk. Jefferson Parish has two courthouse locations to serve its large population on both sides of the Mississippi River.
The West Bank courthouse in Gretna is the main office. The East Bank location is in Harahan at the Elmwood area. Both offices handle property filings and public record requests. Call ahead to confirm which office handles your specific transaction. Most property recordings can be done at either location.
The screenshot below shows the clerk's official website at jpclerkofcourt.us.
Source: jpclerkofcourt.us
The clerk's site gives access to JeffNet subscriptions, the JeffWatch fraud alert system, and information on certified copies and document recording.
| Clerk of Court | Jon A. Gegenheimer |
|---|---|
| West Bank Office |
200 Derbigny St., Suite 5600 Gretna, LA 70053 P.O. Box 10 |
| East Bank Office |
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 901 Harahan, LA 70123 |
| Metairie Office | 924 David Dr., Metairie, LA 70003 |
| Phone | (504) 364-2900 |
| Fax | (504) 364-6355 |
| jgegenheimer@jpclerkofcourt.us | |
| Website | jpclerkofcourt.us |
JeffNet Online Access to Property Records
Jefferson Parish offers JeffNet, a subscription system for remote access to land records. This tool lets you search and view recorded documents from home or your office. JeffNet covers records going back to 1825 and includes over 125 million imaged pages. It is one of the most complete online land record systems in Louisiana.
JeffNet subscription options include 24-hour access for $5. Downloads cost $0.75 per page. Certified copies are $0.75 per page plus a $5 to $10 certification fee. You can sign up through the clerk's website at jpclerkofcourt.us. The system is a good fit for title researchers, attorneys, and lenders who need frequent access to Jefferson Parish records.
eClerks LA at eclerksla.com also provides a statewide index that includes Jefferson Parish. This free tool shows basic index information but may not include full document images for all records. Combine eClerks with JeffNet for the most complete search results.
Jefferson Parish Assessor
Thomas J. Capella CLA serves as the Jefferson Parish Assessor. The assessor's office maintains property valuation records for all real estate in the parish. Assessed values follow the rates set under La. Const. art. VII § 18: 10% for residential homestead property, 15% for most other property, and 25% for public service companies. These rates determine how much you pay in annual property taxes.
The assessor has two offices, one on each bank of the river. The West Bank office is at 200 Derbigny St., Suite 1100 in Gretna, phone (504) 362-4100. The East Bank office is at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 901 in Harahan, phone (504) 736-6370. You can search assessments for free online at jpassessor.net without a subscription.
The screenshot below shows the Jefferson Parish Assessor's website.
Source: jpassessor.net
The assessor site lets you search by owner name, address, or parcel number. It shows fair market value, assessed value, and the homestead exemption status for each property.
Jefferson Parish GIS and Property Maps
Jefferson Parish provides a free GIS mapping portal at geoportal.jeffparish.net/public. This tool shows parcel boundaries, aerial imagery, zoning layers, and property data on an interactive map. You can click any parcel to see ownership info, dimensions, and assessment data. It is a useful tool for title research and due diligence.
The GIS portal connects to the assessor's and clerk's data. Boundary lines shown are for reference only and may not reflect survey-grade accuracy. For legal boundary disputes, you will need a licensed land surveyor and the official plat records on file with the clerk.
The screenshot below shows the Jefferson Parish GIS portal used for property mapping and parcel searches.
Source: geoportal.jeffparish.net/public
The GIS map is free and open to the public. No login is needed. You can export parcel data or print maps directly from the site.
JeffWatch Property Fraud Alert System
Jefferson Parish offers a free service called JeffWatch that alerts property owners when a new document is recorded against their property. This is a useful tool to guard against deed fraud. If someone files a fake deed or mortgage in your name, JeffWatch sends you a notice so you can act fast.
Sign up at the clerk's website under the JeffWatch section. You register your name and parcel, and the system monitors new recordings. There is no charge for this service. It is available to all Jefferson Parish property owners.
The screenshot below shows the JeffWatch property alert system on the clerk's website.
Source: jpclerkofcourt.us/jeffwatch-property-alert-system/
JeffWatch is one of the few free deed fraud alert programs offered directly by a Louisiana clerk's office. It costs nothing and takes only a few minutes to set up.
Types of Property Records in Jefferson Parish
The Jefferson Parish Clerk records a wide range of instruments that affect real property. All of them become part of the public record under La. R.S. 44:1. Anyone can request to view or copy these documents. The clerk keeps them permanently under La. R.S. 44:411.
Common property documents you can find in Jefferson Parish include:
- Acts of sale transferring ownership of real estate
- Mortgage acts and collateral mortgage pledges
- Releases and cancellations of mortgages and liens
- Judgments recorded as liens against property
- Servitudes, rights-of-way, and easements
- Donations of immovable property
- Successions and estate transfers
- Lis pendens notices for pending litigation
- Boundary agreements and plat recordings
- UCC fixture filings for commercial property
Jefferson Parish land records are some of the oldest in Louisiana. Records date to 1825 and reflect the parish's long history as a major metropolitan area. Title searches here often go back many generations.
Louisiana Property Recording Law
Louisiana uses a civil law recording system. This sets it apart from common law states. Under La. Civ. Code art. 3338, an instrument affecting immovable property must be filed in the parish where the property is located. This gives notice to the world of the transaction. A buyer who does not record may lose to a later buyer who does.
The public records doctrine protects those who search and rely on what they find. Jefferson Parish follows these rules strictly. The clerk indexes by grantor and grantee name so chains of title can be traced. For property near state lands or waterways, the State Lands Office at doa.la.gov may also hold relevant records.
Cities in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish includes several major communities. All property records for these cities are filed at the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk serves the entire parish regardless of which community a property is in.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Jefferson Parish. If a property sits near a parish line, you may need to check records in more than one parish clerk's office.