Deeds of Trust are the preferred method of securing debt on property in Colorado, if the Deed of Trust includes a proper power of sale clause the lender can pursue a public trustee foreclosure in the case of default. The borrower pre-authorizes the sale of property to pay off the balance on a loan in the event of the their default.
("Deed of trust" means a security instrument containing a grant to a public trustee together with a power of sale.) ( 38-38-100.3(7))

A promissory note is a promise to pay and includes things such as interest rates, default rates, late fees, penalties, etc. The Deed of Trust makes the promissory note a debt secured by a lien on the subject property. In Colorado a promissory note must include the loan amount, payment schedule and time frame. Both borrowers and lenders must sign.

For use in Colorado only on residential property, rental property, condominiums, vacant land, second homes and planned units.

(Colorado Deed of Trust Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Deed of Trust and Promissory Note

Document the full payoff of a home loan for public record
Record evidence that a construction loan has been satisfied
Release a lien after a debt has been paid in full
Release collateral after a commercial loan is paid off
Secure a loan with real property as collateral

Compare other Colorado deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Correction Deed Easement Deed Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way Release of Deed of Trust WITH Production of Evidence Release of Deed of Trust WITHOUT Production of Evidence Assignment of Deed of Trust Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Limited Power of Attorney for the Sale of Real Property Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Beneficiary Deed Beneficiary Deed Revocation Affidavit of Deceased Grantor Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Disclaimer of Interest Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Personal Representative Deed of Sale Trustee Deed Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Statement of Mechanics Lien Mechanics Lien Release Conditional Lien Waiver Unconditional Lien Waiver Lis Pendens Lis Pendens Release Certificate of Trust Statement of Authority Mineral Deed Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our deed of trust and promissory note forms are specifically formatted for each county in Colorado.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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