Louisiana § RS 41:506 - Fees for oaths, affidavits and proofs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:506 — Fees for oaths, affidavits and proofs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 41:506. Fees for oaths, affidavits and proofs
All oaths, affidavits or proofs required under this Part shall be made before the Register of the State Land Office or before any officer of the parish in which the land is situated who is authorized to administer oaths and who uses a seal. Officers, other than the register, may charge a fee of two dollars for preparing and attesting applications and affidavits for any entry under this Part and a fee of four dollars for preparing final proofs and attesting them.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:506 cover?
Section RS 41:506 ("Fees for oaths, affidavits and proofs") 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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