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Clarke County Certificate of Trust Form

Clarke County Certificate of Trust Form

Clarke County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/27/2025
Clarke County Certificate of Trust Guide

Clarke County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 5/14/2025
Clarke County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Clarke County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/24/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Superior & State Courts
Address:
325 E Washington St, Rm 450
Athens, Georgia 30601

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

Phone: 706.613.3190

Recording Tips for Clarke County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Clarke County

Properties in any of these areas use Clarke County forms:

  • Athens
  • Winterville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Clarke County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Clarke County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 706.613.3190 for current fees.

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Georgia Certification of Trust

Under O.C.G.A. 53-12-280, a certification of trust is the document a trustee uses to establish the existence of trust provisions. The trustee furnishes the certificate to a party other than a trust beneficiary (someone who has a beneficial interest in the trust) in lieu of providing a copy of the full trust instrument. The certificate's purpose is to verify the trust's existence and the trustee's authority to act under the trust.

In trusts affecting real property, the trustee is the person who holds legal title to the real property ( 53-12-2(16)). The trustee's powers are established in the trust instrument, which is executed by a settlor in the creation of a trust.

The certificate contains only the essential information about a trust, including the name and date of the trust and identities of the settlor and acting trustees, as well as any successor trustees. The identities of those having a beneficial interest in the trust remain undisclosed. In addition, the certificate states how trust property should be titled, and whether or not the settlor has the power to revoke the trust. The trustee's powers relevant to the management of trust property are enumerated, as well as restrictions, if any, concerning those powers.

Some third parties might request copies of relevant sections of the trust instrument ( 53-12-280(d)), even though Georgia statutes confirm that the details contained within the certificate are to be presumed correct. This presumption suggests that the recipient of a certification of trust is not liable for actions based on false information given within ( 53-12-280(e)).

Like all recorded documents concerning real property, the certificate should also contain a legal description of the real property subject to the trust, including the property's parcel identification number. The document is executed and acknowledged by all trustees in front of a notary before it is recorded in the county wherein the real property subject to the trust is located.

(Georgia Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) Consult a lawyer with any questions concerning trust certificates.

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

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

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