San Francisco County Certificate of Trust Form
Last validated August 13, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in San Francisco County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as San Francisco.
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San Francisco County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
San Francisco County Certificate of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
San Francisco County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional California and San Francisco County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Assessor-Recorder's Main Office
San Francisco, California 94102-4698
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm / Recording until 4:00pm
Phone: (415) 554-5596
Recording Tips for San Francisco County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
Cities and Jurisdictions in San Francisco County
Properties in any of these areas use San Francisco County forms:
- San Francisco
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for San Francisco County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The San Francisco 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 San Francisco County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco County?
Recording fees in San Francisco County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (415) 554-5596 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 San Francisco County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to San Francisco County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable San Francisco 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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