Jefferson County Certificate of Trust Form

Last validated April 13, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Jefferson County Certificate of Trust Form

Jefferson County Certificate of Trust Form

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

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Jefferson County Certificate of Trust Guide

Jefferson County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/13/2026
Jefferson County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Jefferson County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/23/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk

Address:
101 East Barraque St
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (870) 541-5304

Recording Tips for Jefferson County:
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jefferson County

Properties in any of these areas use Jefferson County forms:

  • Altheimer
  • Humphrey
  • Jefferson
  • Moscow
  • Pine Bluff
  • Redfield
  • Reydell
  • Sherrill
  • Tucker
  • Wabbaseka
  • White Hall
  • Wright

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jefferson County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?

Recording fees in Jefferson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (870) 541-5304 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Under A.C.A. 28-73-1013, a trustee can furnish a certification of trust in lieu of the trust instrument to prove his or her authority to act on behalf of an established trust.

The certification is an official document a recipient can rely upon, and assume without inquiry the existence of the facts contained within (28-73-1013(f)(1)). The document contains only information about the trust deemed relevant to the immediate transaction for which it is requested. The recipient has the right to request excerpts from the trust document containing the information presented in the certificate, but this opens the recipient to certain liabilities (e),(h).

The certification includes basic information such as the name, date, and type (revocable or irrevocable) of the subject trust, and verifies that the trust has not been revoked, modified, or amended in any manner that would cause the representations contained in the certification of trust to be incorrect (c). It discloses the identities of the trust's settlor and all acting trustees, but maintains the confidentiality of anyone having a beneficial interest in the trust. The powers of the trustee relevant to the conveyance of trust property are enumerated, as well as any requirements for authenticating documents in the case that there are multiple trustees. Finally, the certificate establishes the name by which a trust will vest title to real property.

As with all documents relating to real estate, the certification should contain a legal description of the subject property. This is the same legal description found on the deed conveying the property into the trust. The certification of trust is signed by any trustee in front of a notary public before it is recorded in the county in which the subject property is situated.

Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with any questions regarding certifications of trust or for complex situations.

(Arkansas Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Jefferson 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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