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The Mortgage Inscription Cancellation Manual is a reference guide for attorneys and notaries on the laws and forms governing mortgage inscription cancellation in Louisiana. The Clerk of Court follows these regulations when accepting releases for filing and recording. The manual is not intended as a comprehensive statement of all applicable law and should be used only by qualified notaries public and attorneys.

Download the Mortgage Release/Cancellation Manual (Revised 2017) →

Fillable PDF cancellation forms are also available on the Forms page.

E-Filing via JeffNet

The Clerk accepts documents for recording in the mortgage and conveyance records — including requests to cancel mortgage inscriptions — through JeffNet, the Clerk’s remote access service.

Contact

  • Cynthia L. Meador, Supervisor — Mortgage & Conveyance
    (504) 364-2950 · cmeador@jeffparishclerk.gov
  • Mortgage Cancellation Department
    (504) 364-2963 · (504) 364-2964
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Gretna, LA 70054-0010
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