Dale County Certificate of Trust Form

Last validated March 24, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Dale County Certificate of Trust Form

Dale County Certificate of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 3/18/2026
Dale County Certificate of Trust Guide

Dale County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/5/2026
Dale County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Dale County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document Last Validated 3/24/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Dale County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Sharon A. Michalic, Judge of Probate

Address:
100 East Court Square
Ozark, Alabama 36360

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00AM to 5:00PM. Closed on Friday

Phone: (334) 774-2754

Recording Tips for Dale County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dale County

Properties in any of these areas use Dale County forms:

  • Ariton
  • Daleville
  • Fort Rucker
  • Level Plains
  • Midland City
  • Newton
  • Ozark
  • Pinckard
  • Skipperville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dale County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dale County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dale County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Dale County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Dale County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Dale County?

Recording fees in Dale County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (334) 774-2754 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Ala. Code 19-3B-1013 outlines the requirements for a certification of trust in the State of Alabama.

When acquiring property in the name of a trust or transferring property to a trust, the bank or escrow company approving the transfer requires confirmation of the trustee's authority to act. Instead of furnishing a copy of the original trust, which may contain personal information, a trustee can provide a document called a certification of trust, or trust certificate, to avoid disclosing personal information to someone who is not a beneficiary of the trust.

The certification of trust acts as evidence of the existing trust, and verifies the trustee's status to act on its behalf. According to the law, the recipient of the certification of trust may also require the trustee to furnish excerpts from the original trust and later amendments that designate the trustee and enumerate the trustee's powers. However, a certificate of trust is sufficient documentation to establish the trustee's liability for the existence of the facts contained in the certification.

(Alabama Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) Contact a lawyer with any questions regarding certificates of trust.

Important: Your property must be located in Dale County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Dale County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Dale County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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April 1st, 2020

The deed is great. However, I do not believe your Statement of Full Consideration is up to date as it does not give the reference for an exemption on the Transfer on Death Deed.

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April 5th, 2021

It would be helpful if there were a specific example of putting a deed into a trust. Also, the limitation of characters on the description of the property was not enough.

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May 6th, 2022

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