Wilkes County Certificate of Trust Form

Last validated August 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Wilkes County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Rayle, Tignall, Washington.

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Wilkes County Certificate of Trust Form

Wilkes County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document last validated 8/7/2026
Wilkes County Certificate of Trust Guide

Wilkes County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 7/21/2026
Wilkes County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Wilkes County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/17/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Superior Court

Address:
23 East Court St, Rm 205
Washington, Georgia 30673

Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm M-F

Phone: (706) 678-2423

Recording Tips for Wilkes County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Wilkes County

Properties in any of these areas use Wilkes County forms:

  • Rayle
  • Tignall
  • Washington

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Wilkes County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes County?

Recording fees in Wilkes County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (706) 678-2423 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 Wilkes County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

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

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