Property Records

Jefferson Parish property records form the foundation of real estate transactions, tax assessments, and ownership history throughout the parish, giving homeowners, investors, title companies, and researchers a reliable paper trail for every parcel on the books. These records include deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and assessment data, all of which are preserved and made available by two distinct offices: the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court’s Mortgage & Conveyance Department and the Jefferson Parish Assessor’s Office.

Deeds and Recorded Documents

A deed is the legal instrument that transfers ownership of real property from one party to another, and in Jefferson Parish, every deed and act of sale must be recorded with the Mortgage & Conveyance Department to be enforceable against third parties.

How to Search Property Records

Deeds, along with mortgages, liens, and judgments affecting real estate, can be searched and viewed through JeffNet, the Clerk of Court’s online records portal, or in person at the General Government Building, 200 Derbigny St., Suite 2200, Gretna, LA 70053.
JeffNet access: starts at $5.00 for a 24-hour pass
JeffNet full subscription: $50.00 per month
Document copies: $0.75 per page
Certified copies of mortgage and conveyance records: $0.75 per page plus a $10.00 certification fee, whether ordered online or requested directly from the department
Property appraisals, by contrast, fall under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson Parish Assessor’s Office, which is responsible for valuing all real and personal property in the parish to ensure fair and equitable assessments.

Looking Up Assessed Values

Property owners can look up assessed values, legal descriptions, and estimated tax amounts through the Assessor’s online property search or by visiting one of two locations: the West Bank office at 200 Derbigny St., Suite 1100, Gretna (504-362-4100), or the East Bank office at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 901, Harahan (504-736-6370).

Tax Billing and Payment

Once assessed values are finalized, actual tax billing and collection are handled separately by the parish Tax Collector rather than the Assessor’s Office, so property owners should direct payment questions to that office once their assessment is confirmed.

Contact Information

Anyone needing further guidance on deeds, transfers, or recording fees can contact the Mortgage & Conveyance Department at mortgageinfo@jeffparishclerk.gov or (504) 364-2943, while assessment-related questions should go directly to the Assessor’s West Bank or East Bank office.