The Certification of Attorney is a form of the 1st Parish Court for the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, published by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. On it, the attorney for the plaintiff certifies how each defendant was served, what kind of claim the suit is on and which affidavits and demand letter are attached. A Certification of Deputy Clerk block at the bottom is completed by the clerk's office. You can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the Clerk of Court at jeffparishclerk.gov.
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What is Certification of Attorney – Jefferson Parish, LA?
The Certification of Attorney is a form of the 1st Parish Court for the Parish of Jefferson in which the plaintiff's attorney certifies, under Code of Civil Procedure Article 1702:1, how the defendant was served, the type of claim and the attachments filed.
The form carries the court caption (State of Louisiana, 1st Parish Court for the Parish of Jefferson, case number, division and the parties) and is made "on information and belief." It has four numbered statements:
- A. Each defendant was served personally or domiciliary, on a date you enter.
- B. The claim is a suit on an Open Account, a Promissory Note, a Revolving Charge Account or an Installment Contract.
- C. Plaintiff's Affidavit of Correctness and Affidavit of Non-Military Service are attached.
- D. A copy of the demand letter and return receipt is attached, showing that fifteen (15) days elapsed after the defendant's receipt of the demand, or after the plaintiff's good-faith attempts to deliver it, and before suit was filed.
The attorney dates and signs it and adds an address, city/state/ZIP code and telephone number. The second half, the Certification of Deputy Clerk, is not for the attorney: the deputy clerk certifies that the record has been reviewed, that no answer, exception or opposition has been filed by any party, and that all court costs have been paid.
The Clerk of Court's forms page describes its forms as samples for use by qualified notaries or attorneys only.
Who needs to file Certification of Attorney – Jefferson Parish, LA?
The main user is the attorney for the plaintiff in a suit in the 1st Parish Court for the Parish of Jefferson whose claim is on an open account, a promissory note, a revolving charge account or an installment contract. The attorney signs the certification and supplies a mailing address and telephone number.
The Deputy Clerk of Court completes the lower section. The attorney does not sign or date that block.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court states that its forms are intended as samples for use by qualified notaries or attorneys only, and that Clerk of Court employees are prohibited from providing legal advice or assistance with completing any form. Parties without a lawyer should not expect clerk staff to help fill it in.
The form is not a property tax document, and it is not used for claims other than the four types printed in statement B.
When to file Certification of Attorney – Jefferson Parish, LA
The form prints no due date. It belongs to a suit that has already been filed: it uses the caption "above captioned matter," and statement D refers to a demand letter and return receipt showing that fifteen (15) days passed before suit was filed.
The Deputy Clerk's certification speaks "as of this date": it confirms that no answer, exception or opposition has been filed by any party and that all court costs have been paid on the date the clerk signs. The attorney's section is also dated, with the day and year entered in the "Dated" line.
For any timing question beyond what the form says, such as when it must reach the court, consult the court or the Clerk of Court's forms page; the clerk's staff cannot give legal advice.
Documents you need
- Plaintiff's Affidavit of Correctness: statement C of the form says it is attached; mark the blank to show it is.
- Affidavit of Non-Military Service: statement C says it is attached; mark the blank to show it is.
- A copy of the demand letter and return receipt, showing that fifteen (15) days elapsed after the defendant's receipt of the demand, or after the plaintiff's good-faith attempts to deliver, and before suit was filed (statement D).
How to fill out Certification of Attorney – Jefferson Parish, LA
Complete the court caption
Enter the case number after No., the division letter in the quotation marks after Division, and the plaintiff and defendant names on the lines above and below vs.
Enter the first defendant's service
In statement A, write the defendant's name, mark either personally or domiciliary, and enter the date of service and the year (20 __).
Add a second defendant if needed
Use the second A line for another defendant: name, mark personally or domiciliary, then date and year. Leave it blank if there is only one defendant.
Mark the type of claim
In statement B, mark the line for the claim: Open Account, Promissory Note, Revolving Charge Account or Installment Contract.
Mark the attached affidavits
In statement C, mark the blanks for Plaintiff's Affidavit of Correctness and Affidavit of Non-Military Service to show each one is attached.
Confirm the demand letter attachment
Statement D certifies that a copy of the demand letter and return receipt is attached, showing fifteen (15) days elapsed before suit was filed. Nothing is entered; attach the documents.
Date and sign the certification
Enter the date on the Dated line and sign above Signature as the attorney for the plaintiff.
Add the attorney's contact details
Enter the attorney's Address, City/State/ZIP Code and Telephone with the area code in the parentheses.
Leave the Deputy Clerk section blank
The Certification of Deputy Clerk block, with its own date and signature line, is completed by the deputy clerk after reviewing the record.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the caption, service dates, marked boxes and signature line, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble it with the attachments described under How to submit.
How to submit Certification of Attorney – Jefferson Parish, LA
The form names no filing channel, address or online portal. It carries the case number, division and parties of a suit in the 1st Parish Court for the Parish of Jefferson, and its Deputy Clerk block is completed after the clerk reviews the record of that case, so it goes into that case with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court.
- Attachments: include the items the form says are attached: Plaintiff's Affidavit of Correctness, Affidavit of Non-Military Service, and the demand letter with return receipt.
- Fees: the Clerk of Court states on its forms page that all documents must be submitted with the appropriate fees. See the Fees page on the Clerk's website for the charges; no amount is printed on this form.
- Help: Clerk of Court employees cannot provide legal advice or help complete forms.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Clerk of Court's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the service lines in statement A incomplete: each defendant needs a mark beside personally or domiciliary and the date served.
- Not marking which kind of claim the suit is on in statement B (Open Account, Promissory Note, Revolving Charge Account or Installment Contract).
- Marking the affidavits as attached in statement C without actually attaching Plaintiff's Affidavit of Correctness and the Affidavit of Non-Military Service.
- Attaching a demand letter without the return receipt, or one that does not show fifteen (15) days elapsed before suit was filed.
- Omitting the date, signature, address, city/state/ZIP code or telephone number in the attorney block.
- Filling in or signing the Certification of Deputy Clerk block; it is completed by the deputy clerk after reviewing the record.
- Leaving the case number, division or party names blank in the caption.
- Submitting the document without the appropriate fees, which the Clerk of Court says must accompany all documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Certification of Attorney in Jefferson Parish?
It is a 1st Parish Court for the Parish of Jefferson form on which the plaintiff's attorney certifies, under Code of Civil Procedure Article 1702:1, how each defendant was served, the type of claim, and that the required affidavits and demand letter are attached.
Is the Certification of Attorney a Jefferson Parish property tax form?
No. It is a court certification filed in a civil suit in the 1st Parish Court for the Parish of Jefferson, and it covers claims on an open account, promissory note, revolving charge account or installment contract. Property tax matters use different documents.
Who completes the Certification of Attorney?
The attorney for the plaintiff completes and signs the main section. The Certification of Deputy Clerk at the bottom is completed by the deputy clerk, who confirms that no answer, exception or opposition has been filed and that court costs have been paid.
What must be attached to the Certification of Attorney?
The form says to attach Plaintiff's Affidavit of Correctness, the Affidavit of Non-Military Service, and a copy of the demand letter with the return receipt showing fifteen (15) days elapsed before suit was filed.
What kinds of claims does the form cover?
Statement B lists four: Open Account, Promissory Note, Revolving Charge Account and Installment Contract. You mark the one the plaintiff's suit is on.
Can I fill out the Certification of Attorney online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Clerk of Court and does not file the form; you submit it through the Clerk of Court's channels with the appropriate fees.
Will Clerk of Court staff help me complete the form?
No. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court says its forms are samples for use by qualified notaries or attorneys only, and that its employees are prohibited from providing legal advice or assistance with completing any form.
Does the Certification of Attorney have a filing fee?
The form prints no fee. The Clerk of Court says all documents must be submitted with the appropriate fees and points to the Fees page on its website for the charges, so check there for the current amount.
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