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HB 916

CLERKS OF COURT: Provides for an additional filing fee for recordation of documents with the clerk of court (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nicholas Muscarello

HB 916 allows Louisiana court clerks to charge additional filing fees for document recordation, increasing access costs for legal filings and property transactions.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 916

Legislative bill overview

HB 916 authorizes Louisiana clerks of court to collect an additional filing fee when recording documents. The bill appears to create a new revenue stream for court operations through increased fees on document recordation services that citizens and businesses use when filing legal documents.

Why is this important

Court clerk offices depend on filing fees to fund operations, and additional fees directly affect anyone filing documents—including property transfers, legal claims, business formations, and other routine legal proceedings. This could increase the cost of accessing the court system for individuals, small businesses, and organizations conducting routine legal transactions.

Potential points of contention

  • Regressive impact: Filing fee increases disproportionately burden lower-income individuals and small businesses that cannot absorb additional costs as easily as larger entities
  • Economic friction: Higher recordation fees may discourage legitimate legal filings and create barriers to accessing the court system and recording property interests
  • Unclear revenue allocation: The bill references a fiscal note ("GF EX") suggesting general fund implications, but it's unclear how additional revenues would be used or whether there are spending caps

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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