Compliance Docutech

Document Updates: Louisiana HELOC Mortgage (Cx1356)

Written by Fred Gooch | Oct 29, 2025 3:34:07 PM

Per LSA-C.C. Art. 3352(4), only “the municipal number or postal address of the property, if it has one” is required for recording, which is why Cx1356 “HELOC Mortgage - LA” did not contain a legal description previously.

To avoid recording rejections and because Docutech agrees that it is good practice to include the legal description in all security instruments, under the section “GRANTING OF MORTGAGE” in Cx1356, the text:

“The Property or its address is commonly known as [Property Address (Full) (FI 15352)].”

has been replaced with:

“The following described property is located in the Parish of [Property County (FI 1278)]:
[Legal Description - Long Version (FI 1709)] which currently has the address of [Property Address (Full) (FI 15352)].”

These changes are available for testing on Stage & Stage 2 servers and will take effect on November 5, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please contact Client Support at 1.800.497.3584.

COM-6677
DR-198564

The preceding is for informational purposes only and is not and may not be construed as legal advice. No third-party entity may rely upon anything contained herein when making legal and/or other determinations regarding its practices, and such third-party should consult with an attorney prior to embarking upon any specific course of action.