Desha County Substitute of Trustee for Deed of Trust Form (Arkansas)

All Desha County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Substitution of Trustee for Deed of Trust Form

Desha County Substitution of Trustee for Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Desha County compliant document last validated/updated 6/24/2025

Substitution of Trustee Guidelines

Desha County Substitution of Trustee Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Desha County compliant document last validated/updated 6/12/2025

Completed Example of the Substitution of Trustee Document

Desha County Completed Example of the Substitution of Trustee Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Desha County compliant document last validated/updated 7/9/2025

When using these Substitute of Trustee for Deed of Trust forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Desha County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Desha County Circuit Clerk

604 President Ave, Arkansas City, Arkansas 71630

Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm M-F

Phone: (870) 877-2411

Local jurisdictions located in Desha County include:

  • Arkansas City
  • Dumas
  • Mc Gehee
  • Pickens
  • Snow Lake
  • Tillar
  • Watson

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Desha County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Desha County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Desha County?

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

Can the Substitute of Trustee for Deed of Trust forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Desha County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Desha County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Arkansas or Desha County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Desha County Substitute of Trustee for Deed of Trust forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

There are many reasons why a Substitute Trustee is needed, some include: original trustee is no longer available or can't act, the lender wants to change the trustee, property needs to foreclosed on and a different trustee is required, etc. This form is used by the current beneficiary/lender to appoint a new trustee for a Deed of Trust.

Arkansas Statutes State:
(b)(1) The beneficiary may appoint a successor trustee at any time by filing a substitution of trustee for record with the recorder of the county in which the trust property is situated.
(2) The new trustee shall succeed to all the power, duties, authority, and title of the original trustee and any previous successor trustee.
(3) The beneficiary may, by express provision in the substitution of a trustee, ratify and confirm actions taken on its behalf by the new trustee prior to the recording of the substitution of the trustee. Ark Statute 18-50-102(b)

(c) The substitution shall identify the deed of trust by stating the names of the original parties thereto, the date of recordation, and the book and page where recorded or the recorder's document number. The substitution shall also state the name of the new trustee and shall be executed and duly acknowledged by all the beneficiaries or their successors in interest.
Ark Statute 18-50-102(c) - Qualifications of trustee -- Appointment of successor trustee.

(Arkansas Substitution of Trustee Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Arkansas only.

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