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Lauderdale County Certificate of Trust Form

Lauderdale County Certificate of Trust Form

Lauderdale County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Validated 1/30/2025 Preview Form
Lauderdale County Certificate of Trust Guide

Lauderdale County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Lauderdale County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Lauderdale County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 6/19/2025 Preview Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Judge of Probate: Recording

Address:
200 South Court St / PO Box 1059
Florence, Alabama 35630

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (256) 760-5800

Recording Tips for Lauderdale County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lauderdale County

Properties in any of these areas use Lauderdale County forms:

  • Anderson
  • Cloverdale
  • Florence
  • Killen
  • Lexington
  • Rogersville
  • Waterloo

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County?

Recording fees in Lauderdale County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (256) 760-5800 for current fees.

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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 Lauderdale County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Lauderdale 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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