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Sumter County Certificate of Trust Form

Sumter County Certificate of Trust Form

Sumter County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/27/2025
Sumter County Certificate of Trust Guide

Sumter County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Certificate of Trust form.

Document Last Validated 5/23/2025
Sumter County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Sumter County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed Florida Certificate of Trust document for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/20/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Court: Official Records
Address:
215 E McCollum Ave, Rm 190 / PO Box 2587
Bushnell, Florida 33513

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (352) 569-6600

North Sumter Annex
Address:
8033 E CR-466
The Villages, Florida 32162

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F / Document drop-off only

Phone: 352-689-4625

Recording Tips for Sumter County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Sumter County

Properties in any of these areas use Sumter County forms:

  • Bushnell
  • Center Hill
  • Coleman
  • Lake Panasoffkee
  • Oxford
  • Sumterville
  • The Villages
  • Webster
  • Wildwood

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Sumter County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Sumter County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (352) 569-6600 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Governed by the Florida Trust Code under Fla. Stat. 736.1017, any trustee may execute and sign a certification of trust in lieu of furnishing a trust instrument (Fla. Stat. 736.1017(2)). The document is proof of a trust's existence, as well as the trustee's authority to act on behalf of the trust.

Lending institutions or other parties might ask for a certification of trust before processing a request, such as opening an account in the trust's name or transferring assets into or out of the trust. The certification contains only the information about the trust needed for the specific pending transaction, and the identities of those having a beneficial interest in the trust remain confidential; trust documents are usually unrecorded and therefore not a matter of public record.

A recipient can request excerpts of the trust instrument concerning the appointment of the trustee and the trustee's powers, as well as excerpts of relevant amendments, but may rely upon information presented in the certificate as fact.

The requirements for a valid certification of trust include the trust's name and date of the trust instrument; the settlor's name; the acting trustee's name; and the trustee's powers relevant to the situation. In addition, the certificate states whether the trust is irrevocable or revocable, and who has the power to revoke the trust in the case of the latter. If the transaction involves real estate, include the legal description of the subject property or properties.

If the trust has more than one acting trustee, the certificate shows who is authorized to sign documents relating to the trust, and how many are required to sign. The certificate also confirms the name by which the trustee, as representative of the trust, is to take title to trust assets.

Finally, the certificate requires a statement that the trust has not been modified in any way that would invalidate any information presented within.

The executing trustee signs the certificate in the presence of a notary public and two witnesses, as per Fla. Stat. 117.05. If the document is being recorded, submit it in the county in which the subject real property is located.

(Florida Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Contact a lawyer with any questions regarding certifications of trust or trust law in the State of Florida, as each situation is unique.

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

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

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