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De Kalb County Certificate of Trust Form

De Kalb County Certificate of Trust Form

De Kalb County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 8/22/2025
De Kalb County Certificate of Trust Guide

De Kalb County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/4/2025
De Kalb County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

De Kalb County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/14/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

De Kalb Probate Office
Address:
County Courthouse - 300 Grand Ave SW, Suite 100
Fort Payne, Alabama 35967

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (256) 845-8510 or 8513

Recording Tips for De Kalb County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in De Kalb County

Properties in any of these areas use De Kalb County forms:

  • Collinsville
  • Crossville
  • Dawson
  • Fort Payne
  • Fyffe
  • Geraldine
  • Groveoak
  • Henagar
  • Ider
  • Mentone
  • Rainsville
  • Sylvania
  • Valley Head

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for De Kalb County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The De Kalb 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 De Kalb County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by De Kalb County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in De Kalb 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 De Kalb County?

Recording fees in De Kalb County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (256) 845-8510 or 8513 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 De Kalb County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the De Kalb County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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