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Las Animas County Statement of Authority Form

Las Animas County Statement of Authority Form

Las Animas 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
Las Animas County Statement of Authority Guide

Las Animas County Statement of Authority Guide

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

Las Animas 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 Las Animas County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Las Animas County Clerk and Recorder
Address:
200 E First St, Rm 205
Trinidad, Colorado 81082

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (719) 846-3314 & 846-3315 x2575

Recording Tips for Las Animas County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Las Animas County

Properties in any of these areas use Las Animas County forms:

  • Aguilar
  • Boncarbo
  • Branson
  • Hoehne
  • Kim
  • Model
  • Trinchera
  • Trinidad
  • Weston

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Las Animas County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Las Animas County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (719) 846-3314 & 846-3315 x2575 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 Las Animas County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Las Animas 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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