JeffWatch is a free online subscription service provided by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. It monitors names recorded in the Mortgage and Conveyance offices to notify you of possible fraudulent recording activity.
Property and identity fraud are becoming nationwide problems. Scammers who file fake deeds can appear to own property and can fraudulently sell, mortgage, rent, or otherwise affect the property without the knowledge of the true owner.
By signing up for the Clerk's property alerts, you will receive an email alert within 24 hours of a document's verified recordation in Jefferson Parish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I edit my Property Alerts?
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To change your alert information, enter your email address in the Email textbox at the top of this page. If your email address is on file, a popup message will ask you to "CLICK HERE" to receive a login link.
Once you receive the login email, click on the emailed link and you can make any changes to your account.
What is property and identity fraud?
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Property and identity fraud are becoming nationwide problems. Scammers who file fake deeds can appear to own property and can fraudulently sell, mortgage, rent, or otherwise affect the property without the knowledge of the true owner.
How do fraudulent documents get recorded?
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The Clerk of Court's Office is statutorily obligated to record documents that meet the requirements mandated by law. If a document is properly executed and presented with payment, it is the responsibility of the Office to record the document.
Is there a fee to subscribe to the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's Property Alerts?
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No, it is a free service. If you registered a phone number, message and data rates may apply to SMS alerts sent to your phone.
Can I sign up and monitor filings even if I don't own property?
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Yes. Once you register any name you choose, you will receive an email whenever a document is recorded in Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's official records in that name.
Does this service alert me of documents being recorded in other parishes?
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No. You will only receive an email when a document is recorded in the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's official records.
How many names and/or addresses can I enter?
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You can enter up to 5 name variations and 5 property addresses per email account.
My personal or business name is often spelled many ways. How should I enter it?
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To receive broader search results, it is recommended that you use the least amount of characters in your search. For example, entering "Ed" will return results for: "Ed", "Eddie", "Eddy", "Edward", etc. For a business, entering "First" will yield "First American", "First American Title", "First Bank", "First Bank and Trust", etc.
My name is very common. Will I receive notifications that belong to someone else?
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It is possible to receive an email alert that may belong to another person with the same name. The email will provide you with information about the document recorded in the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's office. With a JeffNet subscription, you can use the information in the JeffWatch email to find and view the document.
If you are not a JeffNet subscriber, you can sign up for 24 hour access HERE.
If you have a problem in registering for a JeffNet regular subscription or the 24-hour access option, call the Clerk of Court's IT Department at (504) 364-2976.
Is any special hardware or software needed to sign up?
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No. FREE online registration is through our website.
Can I sign up for other Parishes in Louisiana?
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You can monitor any Parish in Louisiana using the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA) system.
Here are some of the benefits:
Here are some of the benefits:
- Monitor up to 5 names per account
- Select up to 64 parishes
- Receive text and email notifications