A Louisiana Request for Mortgage Certificate is a document that is requested from the Louisiana Department of Revenue in order to provide proof of a borrower's mortgage loan status and to ensure that all taxes and liens on the property are up to date. The certificate also verifies the current balance of the loan, the lender's name and address, and the date the loan was recorded with the parish. There are two types of Louisiana Request for Mortgage Certificate: Form R-1315 and Form R-1316. Form R-1315 is a one-time certificate that is requested when a loan is originated and Form R-1316 is a continuing certificate that is requested annually to verify the current status of the loan.