West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Not EligibleWest Carroll Parish does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the Clerk of Court in Oak Grove.
West Carroll Parish at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 9,254
- Parish seat
- Oak Grove
- Recording office
- Clerk of Court
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $131,000
- FIPS code
- 22123
Reach the recording office in West Carroll Parish
The Clerk of Court handles real estate recording in West Carroll Parish. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:
Visit westcarrollclerk.orgOfficial county website (source: Wikidata). It's the authoritative place to find the recorder's contact details — confirm phone and hours there before submitting time-sensitive documents.
Not yet — West Carroll Parish does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the Clerk of Court's office in Oak Grove, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.
West Carroll Parish is home to about 9,254 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 58th by population among the 64 Louisiana parishes in this directory. Its population has declined about 4.5% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $131,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
Louisiana records by parish rather than county: the parish Clerk of Court serves as ex officio recorder of conveyances and mortgages (in Orleans Parish, the Land Records Division of the Clerk's office).
You can still notarize documents online with Notaron even though this recorder requires paper submission — RON is valid for recordable documents in Louisiana. After the online notarization, print the notarized output (or have us ship it) and submit it to the recording office the traditional way.
Frequently asked questions
Does West Carroll Parish accept electronic recording?
Not currently. West Carroll Parish requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.
Who records deeds in West Carroll Parish?
Real estate documents are recorded by the Clerk of Court, located in Oak Grove (the parish seat).
Can I notarize online and record in West Carroll Parish?
You can notarize online — RON is valid in Louisiana — but because this recorder does not yet accept electronic submissions, you'll need to print and deliver the notarized document for recording.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in West Carroll Parish every day.
Title & escrow companies
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.