Shelby County Certificate of Trust Form
Shelby County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Shelby County Certificate of Trust Form
Shelby County Certificate of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Shelby County Certificate of Trust Guide
Shelby County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
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Shelby County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
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Additional Alabama and Shelby County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Probate Court: Recording
Address:
County Courthouse - 112 N Main St / PO Box 825
Columbiana, Alabama 35051
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: 205-669-3720
Recording Tips for Shelby County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Shelby County
Properties in any of these areas use Shelby County forms:
- Alabaster
- Birmingham
- Calera
- Chelsea
- Columbiana
- Harpersville
- Helena
- Maylene
- Montevallo
- Pelham
- Saginaw
- Shelby
- Siluria
- Sterrett
- Vandiver
- Vincent
- Westover
- Wilsonville
- Wilton
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Shelby 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 Shelby County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County?
Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 205-669-3720 for current fees.
Have other questions? Contact our support team
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 Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Shelby County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Shelby 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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