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Fresno County Certificate of Trust Form

Fresno County Certificate of Trust Form

Fresno County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/3/2025
Fresno County Certificate of Trust Guide

Fresno County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/30/2025
Fresno County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Fresno County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/25/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Fresno County Recorder
Address:
2281 Tulare St, Rm 302 / PO Box 766
Fresno, California 93721-2137

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

Phone: (559) 600-3471

Recording Tips for Fresno County:
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Fresno County

Properties in any of these areas use Fresno County forms:

  • Auberry
  • Big Creek
  • Biola
  • Burrel
  • Cantua Creek
  • Caruthers
  • Clovis
  • Coalinga
  • Del Rey
  • Dunlap
  • Firebaugh
  • Five Points
  • Fowler
  • Fresno
  • Friant
  • Helm
  • Hume
  • Huron
  • Kerman
  • Kingsburg
  • Lakeshore
  • Laton
  • Mendota
  • Miramonte
  • Mono Hot Springs
  • Orange Cove
  • Parlier
  • Piedra
  • Prather
  • Raisin City
  • Reedley
  • Riverdale
  • San Joaquin
  • Sanger
  • Selma
  • Shaver Lake
  • Squaw Valley
  • Tollhouse
  • Tranquillity

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Fresno County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno County?

Recording fees in Fresno County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (559) 600-3471 for current fees.

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California Certification of Trust

In California, the certification of trust is governed by Probate Code Section 18100.5.
A certificate of trust is used by an acting trustee or trustees of a trust to prove to financial institutions or other third parties that he/she/they has/have the authority to act on behalf of the trust. The certificate is used in lieu of the full trust document to keep nonessential information about the trust, such as the identities of trust beneficiaries, confidential.

The certificate verifies the existence of the trust and presents the pertinent details of the trust, such as the settlor, the trustee, the powers granted to the trustee, and, in the case that there are co-trustees, the number and identity of persons required to sign legal documents dealing with the trust. The certificate also specifies how the trust will vest title to real property.

Like all documents affecting real estate, the certification requires a legal description of the real property subject to the trust. In California, the certification also must include the trust's taxpayer ID, a number that is either the SSN of the settlor (in the case of revocable trusts) or an EIN assigned by the IRS (in the case of irrevocable trusts).
Trust law can quickly become complicated, and each case is unique, so contact a lawyer with any questions that arise.

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

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

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Fresno 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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