Custer County Statement of Authority Form

Last validated August 31, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Custer County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Westcliffe, Wetmore.

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Custer County Statement of Authority Form

Custer County Statement of Authority Form

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Document last validated 8/20/2026
Custer County Statement of Authority Guide

Custer County Statement of Authority Guide

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Document last validated 8/25/2026
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 8/31/2026

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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
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

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 the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Custer 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 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. 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 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 county recording office listed above.

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

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Custer 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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