Louisiana § RS 47:2159 - Request for notice
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:2159 — Request for notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:2159. Request for notice
Any person may request that all notices that are sent to a tax debtor also be sent to the requesting person by sending a written notice to the appropriate tax collector listing the name of the tax debtor, a legal description of the property, and the address to which the notice is to be sent. The person requesting notice shall also pay a reasonable sum not to exceed twenty dollars to the tax collector to defray the cost of providing the notice. A mortgage holder who has requested notice and paid the fee shall receive notices until such time that the tax collector receives notice of the cancellation of the mortgage inscription. For any other person, this request shall be valid for the current tax year only. Upon request, the tax collector shall inform the tax lien certificate holder of any person or entity requesting notice in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2008, No. 819, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2024, No. 774, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:2159
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:2159 cover?
Section RS 47:2159 ("Request for notice") 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 47:2159?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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