Alexandria Deed Records
Alexandria deed records are maintained by the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court at 701 Murray Street in Alexandria. The city has no separate deed recorder. All conveyances and mortgages for Alexandria property are filed at the Rapides Parish courthouse, with 24/7 online access available through the RAPID E-Search portal.
Alexandria Quick Facts
Where to Find Alexandria Deed Records
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court at 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301, phone (318) 473-8153, maintains all deed records for Alexandria and the rest of Rapides Parish. Alexandria is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, so the clerk's office is in the heart of the city. See the full Rapides Parish deed records page for complete clerk details and current hours.
The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court website provides contact information and RAPID E-Search portal access for Alexandria deed records.
Alexandria is the ninth-largest city in Louisiana by population (combined with neighboring Pineville) and the hub of central Louisiana. It sits on the Red River and serves as the commercial, government, and healthcare center for a large region. Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) in Vernon Parish and England Airpark (a former Air Force base converted to commercial use in Alexandria) contribute to the area's military and aviation economy. All deed and mortgage recordings for Alexandria are processed at the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court on Murray Street. Electronic recording is available through CSC at (866) 652-0111.
Search Alexandria Deed Records Online
Rapides Parish deed records are available 24/7 through the RAPID E-Search portal at rapidesclerk.org/rapidesearch.htm, except during a 3:00 AM backup window. The portal supports name-based searches (grantor or grantee), date range searches, document type filters, and case number searches. Contact the clerk at (318) 473-8153 for subscription rates and access details for the RAPID E-Search system.
The free statewide eClerks LA portal at eclerksla.com also covers Rapides Parish for free name-based index searches. This portal, created under La. R.S. 13:754, shows filing dates, document types, and instrument numbers at no cost. Full document images require a paid subscription. Electronic recording for Alexandria-area properties is available through CSC eRecording at (866) 652-0111.
For in-person research, the Alexandria courthouse at 701 Murray Street is the complete source for Rapides Parish deed records. For the earliest land title records, the Louisiana State Land Office at doa.la.gov holds original patents and tract books. Phone: (225) 342-4570.
Alexandria Recording Fees
Recording fees for Alexandria (Rapides Parish) follow the standard state Act 173 schedule under La. R.S. 13:844: 1-5 pages at $105; 6-25 pages at $205; 26-50 pages at $305; 51-plus pages at $305 plus $5 per additional page. The $5 LCRAA portal fee is included. Louisiana Civil Code Article 3338 requires recording to make documents affecting immovable property effective against third parties. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2742, recorded documents become permanent Rapides Parish archives and are not returned after filing.