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Sussex County Certificate of Trust Form

Sussex County Certificate of Trust Form

Sussex County Certificate of Trust Form

Fill in the blank Certificate of Trust form formatted to comply with all Delaware recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 3/12/2025
Sussex County Certificate of Trust Guide

Sussex County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/11/2025
Sussex County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Sussex County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/22/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Sussex County Recorder of Deeds
Address:
2 The Circle / PO Box 827
Georgetown, Delaware 19947

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (302) 855-7785

Recording Tips for Sussex County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Sussex County

Properties in any of these areas use Sussex County forms:

  • Bethany Beach
  • Bethel
  • Bridgeville
  • Dagsboro
  • Delmar
  • Dewey Beach
  • Ellendale
  • Fenwick Island
  • Frankford
  • Georgetown
  • Greenwood
  • Harbeson
  • Laurel
  • Lewes
  • Lincoln
  • Milford
  • Millsboro
  • Millville
  • Milton
  • Nassau
  • Ocean View
  • Rehoboth Beach
  • Seaford
  • Selbyville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Sussex County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Sussex County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (302) 855-7785 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Under Del. Code tit. 12, 3591 a certification of trust presents essential information about an existing trust. Instead of providing the entire trust instrument to people who do not have a beneficial interest in the trust, the fiduciary using the certificate ensures that irrelevant or personal information remains undisclosed.

The basic information provided by the certificate includes the trust's name and date, the identity of the trustor funding the trust, and whether or not the trust is revocable, including who is able to revoke the trust. The certificate also clarifies the name by which the trust is to vest title to assets.

The certificate also validates the trustee's authority to act on behalf of the trust by naming the acting trustee, enumerating the powers of the trustee relevant to the transaction at hand, and identifying the signing authority of co-trustees, if applicable. The recipient of a certification may request copies of excerpts from the trust instrument naming the trustee and establishing the trustee's powers, but doing so opens up certain liabilities (Del. Code tit. 12, 3591 (e),(h)).

A certificate of trust also contains the trust's taxpayer ID. This number is either a trustor's social security number, or an employer identification number issued by the IRS, depending on the type of trust. If the certificate is submitted for recording, this information can be redacted pursuant to Del. Code tit. 9, 9627.

Pursuant to Del. Code tit. 12, 3591(c), the certificate requires a statement that the trust has not been revoked, modified or amended in any way that would negate the representations contained within. The document serves as prima facie evidence of the facts presented, and a person relying upon a certification of trust can enforce the subject transaction against the trust property as if the representations contained in the certification were correct (Del. Code tit. 12, 3591(g)).

As with other instruments affecting real estate, include the legal description of the subject property. The certificate is signed by any acting trustee in the presence of a notary public. The preferred format for recorded documents varies across the three Delaware counties, so make sure the certificate's borders and layout meet local requirements.

Note that this instrument is separate from a certificate of statutory trust (under Del. Code tit. 12, 3810). Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with any questions or for complex situations.

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

This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Sussex County.

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