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Custer County Statement of Authority Form

Custer County Statement of Authority Form

Custer County Statement of Authority Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/30/2025
Custer County Statement of Authority Guide

Custer County Statement of Authority Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/22/2025
Custer County Completed Example of the Statement of Authority Form

Custer County Completed Example of the Statement of Authority Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/8/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Custer County Clerk and Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 205 S 6th St / PO Box 150
Westcliffe, Colorado 81252

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (719) 783-2441 or 783-0441

Recording Tips for Custer County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Custer County

Properties in any of these areas use Custer County forms:

  • Westcliffe
  • Wetmore

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Custer County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Custer County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (719) 783-2441 or 783-0441 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A statement of authority is used by a partnership, corporation, government agency, LLC, or other entity who is not an individual to evidence the entity's existence and the identity of the person(s) authorized to act on behalf of the entity [1]. The statement of authority in the State of Colorado is governed by Section 38-30-172 of the Revised Statutes (2016).

Under C.R.S. 38-30-108.5(1), "A trust may acquire, convey, encumber, lease, or otherwise deal with any interest in real ... property in the name of the trust." A statement of authority is recorded alongside a conveyance of interest in real property to a trust; it is executed by the person(s) authorized to hold the title on behalf of the trust -- in this case, the trustee(s).

In addition to listing the name and type of the entity (trust, in this case) and the identity of any persons authorized to execute instruments affecting title to real property on its behalf (trustee), the statement of authority specifies the state, country, or other governmental authority under whose laws it was formed (Colorado) [2]. The document also provides the mailing address of the entity so that the assessor knows where to send tax statements for the property [3].

The statement can also describe limitations, if any, of the trustee's authority to bind the entity; the absence of any listed in the statement of authority serves as prima facie evidence that none exist [4]. The statement may also contain any other matters concerning the manner in which the entity deals with interests in real property.

The statement of authority is signed by the trustee(s) named in the document and acknowledged before a notary public before it is recorded in the county in which the subject real property is situated [5]. Since the document affects an interest in real property, a legal description, including the commonly known address, should be included to distinguish the subject property; use the same legal description on the deed conveying the interest to the trust.

[1] C.R.S. 2-4-401(8)
[2] C.R.S. 38-30-172(2)(b)
[3] http://jeffco.us/assessor/faqs/property-description-department-faqs/what-is-a-statement-of-authority,-and-why-do-you-want-us-to-record-one-/
[4] C.R.S. 38-30-172(5)
[5] C.R.S. 38-30-108.5(2)

(Colorado Statement of Authority Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Statement of Authority meets all recording requirements specific to Custer County.

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