(318) 352-8152 info@npclerkofcourt.org

INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTING APPEARANCE/PROPERTY BONDS 

  • Pick up an assessment certificate for your property in the Assessor’s Office. 
  • Go to the Sheriff’s Office to get the bond amount. 
  • Purchase a mortgage certificate from the Clerk of Court Recording Department. The fee is $20.00. (CASH ONLY) 
  • Bring the mortgage certificate and assessment to the Sheriff’s Office to have the bond prepared for $30.00. (CASH ONLY!
  • Bring the signed bond to the Clerk of Court for recordation. The fee is $105.00 per Appearance Bond. (CASH ONLY
  • Bring the certified copy to the Sheriff’s office. 

ALL FEES PAID TO THE NATCHITOCHES CLERK OF COURT ARE NONREFUNDABLE

Instructions for Cancelling an Appearance Bond 

  • Obtain a copy of the recorded bond(s) from the Clerk of Court Recording Department. 
  • Bring the recorded bond to the Sheriff’s office to confirm clearance on the bond. 
  • If bond is clear, Sheriff’s office prepares the cancellation. 
  • Bring prepared cancellation to the Clerk’s office for recording. The cancellation fee is $55.00.