Union County Substitute of Trustee for Deed of Trust Form

Last validated October 12, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Union County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Calion, El Dorado, Huttig, Junction City, Lawson, Mount Holly, Norphlet, Smackover and 2 more.

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Union County Substitution of Trustee for Deed of Trust Form

Union 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 10/12/2026
Union County Substitution of Trustee Guidelines

Union County Substitution of Trustee Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/29/2026
Union County Completed Example of the Substitution of Trustee Document

Union County Completed Example of the Substitution of Trustee Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/26/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Union County Circuit Clerk

Address:
101 North Washington St, Rm 201
El Dorado, Arkansas 71730-5661

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (870) 864-1940

Recording Tips for Union County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Union County

Properties in any of these areas use Union County forms:

  • Calion
  • El Dorado
  • Huttig
  • Junction City
  • Lawson
  • Mount Holly
  • Norphlet
  • Smackover
  • Strong
  • Urbana

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Union County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Union 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 Union 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Union County?

Recording fees in Union County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (870) 864-1940 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 Union County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

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

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