Louisiana § RS 9:5537 - Ship mortgage certificates; fee
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§ RS 9:5537. Ship mortgage certificates; fee
When so requested recorders of mortgages shall furnish a certificate in the name or names requested showing all uncancelled mortgages on a ship which operate upon the ship described in the request, and shall receive as a fee therefor the sum of three dollars for the first name and the sum of one dollar for each additional name. Whenever said certificate contains more than one hundred fifty words, he shall charge thirty-five cents for each additional one hundred words or fraction thereof.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 368, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:5537
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5537 cover?
Section RS 9:5537 ("Ship mortgage certificates; fee") 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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