Louisiana § RS 9:2928 - Nonalienation certificate; penalty for violation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2928 — Nonalienation certificate; penalty for violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2928. Nonalienation certificate; penalty for violation
No notary or sheriff of the Parish of Orleans shall pass any act conveying real property located in the Parish of Orleans without first obtaining from the register of conveyances a certificate showing that the vendor has not alienated the property. The certificate shall contain a description of the property and shall be annexed to the act.
Any notary or sheriff of the Parish of Orleans who violates this Section shall be fined not less than two hundred and fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:2928
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2928 cover?
Section RS 9:2928 ("Nonalienation certificate; penalty for violation") 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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