Louisiana § RS 42:266 - Mailing of notices, documents or communications: registration or certification optional
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:266 — Mailing of notices, documents or communications: registration or certification optional, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:266. Mailing of notices, documents or communications: registration or certification optional
Whenever any officer or official of the state of Louisiana is required under any law of the state of Louisiana to mail any notice, document, communication, or any matter of any nature whatsoever by United States registered mail, such officer or official may, at his option, mail such notice, document, communication or other matter by United States certified mail.
Acts 1958, No. 375, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 42:266
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:266 cover?
Section RS 42:266 ("Mailing of notices, documents or communications: registration or certification optional") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 42:266?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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