Independence County Substitute of Trustee for Deed of Trust Form

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Independence County Substitution of Trustee for Deed of Trust Form

Independence County Substitution of Trustee for Deed of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/2/2026
Independence County Substitution of Trustee Guidelines

Independence County Substitution of Trustee Guidelines

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Independence County Completed Example of the Substitution of Trustee Document

Independence County Completed Example of the Substitution of Trustee Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/20/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Independence County Circuit Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 192 E Main St
Batesville, Arkansas 72501

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (870) 793-8833

Recording Tips for Independence County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Independence County

Properties in any of these areas use Independence County forms:

  • Batesville
  • Charlotte
  • Cord
  • Cushman
  • Desha
  • Floral
  • Locust Grove
  • Magness
  • Newark
  • Oil Trough
  • Pleasant Plains
  • Rosie
  • Salado
  • Sulphur Rock
  • Thida

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How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Independence County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (870) 793-8833 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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.

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

This Substitute of Trustee for Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Independence County.

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