Louisiana § CC 3341 - Limits on the effect of recordation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3341 — Limits on the effect of recordation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3341. Limits on the effect of recordation
The recordation of an instrument:
(1) Does not create a presumption that the instrument is valid or genuine.
(2) Does not create a presumption as to the capacity or status of the parties.
(3) Has no effect unless the law expressly provides for its recordation.
(4) Is effective only with respect to immovables located in the parish where the instrument is recorded.
Acts 2005, No. 169, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006; Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 13, §1, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
NOTE: Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 13, §1, changed the effective date of Acts 2005, No. 169, to July 1, 2006.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3341 cover?
Section CC 3341 ("Limits on the effect of recordation") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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