Notary | All Notarial Acts
This is the full listing of available data for Notarial Acts in Louisiana.There are different documents and various parties who are present to facilitate transactions. This list covers the basic and most commonly used acts, and it is subject to periodic updates. Be mindful that this list and information is provided as supplementary information. These items, forms, and descriptors are all used as resources that ultimately an experienced Civil Law Notary Public will use.
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Acknowledgement of Paternity
A process that establishes the paternal relationship between a father and a child, particularly when the child is born outside of marriage.
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Act to Establish Disability of Principal
A framework governing the impact of a principal’s incapacity on mandates and addresses how a principal’s incapacity affects the authority granted to a mandatary (agent).
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Act of Correction
An act used to correct errors or omissions in a previously executed document, ensuring its accuracy and validity.
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Act of Partition
An act that divides property among co-owners, such as heirs or business partners, and assigns each their respective shares.
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Act of Sale with Mortgage
A combined legal document where a property is sold, and a mortgage is simultaneously executed by the buyer to secure financing for the purchase.
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Act of Surrender
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Act of Usufruct
An agreement where a person (the usufructuary) is granted the right to use and enjoy the fruits of another’s property (such as income or produce) without ownership. This act is often executed to formalize property rights and responsibilities.
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Adult Adoption
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Affidavits
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Affidavit of Distinction
A sworn statement used to clarify or correct the identity of a person or entity, often to resolve discrepancies in legal or financial documents.
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Affidavit of Private Works
A sworn declaration affirming details about private construction or improvement projects, including ownership, completion status, or compliance with applicable laws.
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Articles of Incorporation
A document filed with the state to legally establish a corporation (INC, CORP), outlining its name, purpose, structure, and other fundamental details.
Articles of Organization
A document filed to form a limited liability company (LLC), providing details about its name, members, and management structure.
Bond for Deed
An agreement where the seller retains ownership of the property until the buyer pays the full purchase price through agreed-upon installments, at which point ownership is transferred.
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Cash Sales – Act of Sale
A document used to record the immediate and full transfer of ownership of property from a seller to a buyer in exchange for cash payment involving real estate or immovable property.
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Cash Sale – Bill of Sale
A document used to record the immediate and full transfer of ownership of property from a seller to a buyer in exchange for cash payment involving movable property. (Motor Vehicle, Guns, Chattel).
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Chattel Mortgage
An instrument securing a loan with movable property as collateral, allowing the creditor to seize the property if the debtor defaults. Normally paired with a Promissory Note/ Mortgage Note.
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Collateral Mortgage
A special type of mortgage in Louisiana where the debtor pledges property as security for a future or contingent obligation, often used in business transactions.
Conditional Procuration
A specialized form of power of attorney that becomes effective only upon the occurrence of a specific condition, such as the incapacity of the principal.
Credit Sale
A sale agreement where the buyer takes possession of the property but pays for it over time in installments, often with interest. The seller retains certain rights until the debt is fully paid.
Dation en Paiement (Giving in Payment)
A arrangement where a debtor conveys property to a creditor as payment in lieu of money. This is commonly used to settle debts when cash payment is not feasible.
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Declaration of Disability
A formal statement acknowledging the physical or mental incapacity of an individual, often used to activate conditional procurations or mandates.
Donation Inter Vivos (Among the Living)
A gift made donor while they are alive and competent, transferring ownership of property or assets to another without compensation.
Donation
The voluntary transfer of ownership or rights to property without compensation. This is commonly executed for gifts of real estate or personal property.
Living Will – Advance Directive
A document specifying an individual’s wishes regarding medical treatment in the event they become incapacitated and unable to communicate their decisions.
Limited Emancipation by Act
A process through which a minor gains partial legal independence, allowing them to make specific decisions without parental consent.
Mandate and Representation
An arrangement where one person (the principal) authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf in legal or business matters. This is formalized through a notarial act.
Mandate – Durable Medical
A durable document granting someone authority to make healthcare decisions on behalf of another if they become incapacitated.
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Mandate – Durable General
A durable and broad power of attorney granting authority to manage financial, legal, and other general affairs on behalf of another, remaining effective during incapacity.
Matrimonial Agreement
A contract between spouses or prospective spouses outlining the terms of their property and financial arrangements, often executed before marriage.
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Covenant Marriage*
A special route and type of marriage requiring premarital counseling and limited grounds for divorce, emphasizing commitment and reconciliation.
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Mortgage
An instrument used to secure a loan with real estate as collateral. It establishes the lender’s rights to the property in case of default by the borrower.
Mortgage Cancellation
An instrument that formally releases a mortgage lien from public records, indicating the loan has been paid in full or satisfied.
Notarial Testament – Will & Testament
A will/testament drafted and prepared at the direction of the testator, executed in the presence of a notary and two witnesses, adhering to strict formalities to ensure validity under Louisiana law.
Oligraphic Testament (Special Use Case)
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Partnership Agreement
A formalized contract that outlines the terms, roles, and obligations of individuals entering into a partnership for business or other ventures.
Paternity – Release
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Paternity -Acknowledgement
A process that establishes the paternal relationship between a father and a child, particularly when the child is born outside of marriage.
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Power of Attorney
A formal authorization for an individual to act on behalf of another in specific legal, financial, or personal matters. It may be general or limited in scope.
Promissory Note
A written promise by a borrower to repay a specified sum of money to a lender, typically with interest, over a defined period.
Provisional Custody by Mandate
An instrument that establishes temporary grant of custodial rights to another person, often used when a parent is unavailable due to travel, illness, or other reasons.
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Quitclai Deed
A deed used to transfer any interest the grantor may have in a property without guaranteeing or warranting the title. It is often used to clear up title disputes or transfer property within families.
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Renunciation of Right to Concur
A formal declaration where an individual relinquishes their right to participate or agree in a legal matter, such as the sale or encumbrance of jointly-owned property.
Reservation of Revenues & Fruits
An agreement that reserves the right for an individual to retain income, produce, or benefits derived from a property while transferring other rights of ownership.
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Right of Redemption
The legal right of a property owner to reclaim foreclosed or seized property by repaying the owed debt within a specified period.
Servitude
An instrument that establishes a real right granting limited use or enjoyment of another person’s property, such as a right of way or utility easement.
Small Successions
A simplified process for transferring the estate of a deceased person when the estate meets certain qualifications, such as limited value.
Trusts
A fiduciary arrangement in which property is managed by a trustee for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries, often used for estate planning.
Vendor’s Lien
Vendor’s Sale
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Articles
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