Bent County Certificate of Trust Form
Last validated September 7, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Bent County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Fort Lyon, Hasty, Las Animas, Mc Clave.
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Bent County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Bent County Certificate of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Bent County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Bent County Clerk and Recorder
Las Animas, Colorado 81054
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday
Phone: (719) 456-2009
Recording Tips for Bent County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Bent County
Properties in any of these areas use Bent County forms:
- Fort Lyon
- Hasty
- Las Animas
- Mc Clave
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bent County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Bent 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 Bent County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Bent 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 Bent 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 Bent County?
Recording fees in Bent County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (719) 456-2009 for current fees.
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Certification of a Trust in Colorado
When a trustee wishes to conduct business with a bank in the name of a trust, he/she needs to prove his/her authority to do so by producing a certification of trust, governed by C.R.S. 11-105-111 (2017). The certification of trust stands as prima facie evidence of the facts presented within.
Similar to a statement of authority, which identifies a trust and its trustee, and is recorded alongside a conveyance of real property into a trust, the certificate of trust verifies the existence of a trust and a trustee's authority to act on behalf of the trust. However, the certificate of trust is not necessarily recorded, and it provides more information about the trust.
The certificate functions as "evidence of the trust relationship" by presenting essential information about the trust (C.R.S. 11-105-111(1)). It is a summary of the trust agreement conferring administrative powers to the trustee, and sometimes contains excerpts of the relevant information directly from the trust agreement. The certificate does not disclose nonessential provisions of the trust agreement, such as the identity of those having a beneficial interest in the trust, which some may prefer to keep confidential.
A valid certificate contains the trust's name and date, the identities of the settlor and the acting trustee, and the powers of the acting trustee regarding the transaction at hand. In addition, it identifies the trust as either irrevocable or revocable, and confirms who holds a power to revoke the trust, as well as the name by which the trust will hold title to assets. As with other documents affecting real property, the certificate should contain a legal description, including the commonly known street address of the property.
Trust law can quickly become complicated, and each situation is unique, and some lending institutions may require further information to supplement a certificate of trust.
(Colorado Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Bent 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 Bent County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Bent 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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