Clearwater County Substitution of Trustee - for Deed of Trust Form

Last validated October 7, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Clearwater County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Ahsahka, Elk River, Lenore, Orofino, Pierce, Weippe.

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Clearwater County Substitution of Trustee Form

Clearwater County Substitution of Trustee Form

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Clearwater County Guidelines for Substitution of Trustee Form

Clearwater County Guidelines for Substitution of Trustee Form

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Clearwater County Completed Example of the Substitution of Trustee Document

Clearwater County Completed Example of the Substitution of Trustee Document

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Document last validated 10/7/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clearwater County Clerk-Auditor-Recorder

Address:
150 Michigan Ave / PO Box 586
Orofino, Idaho 83544

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

Phone: (208) 476-5615

Recording Tips for Clearwater County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Clearwater County

Properties in any of these areas use Clearwater County forms:

  • Ahsahka
  • Elk River
  • Lenore
  • Orofino
  • Pierce
  • Weippe

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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Clearwater County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

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Are there any recurring fees?

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How much does it cost to record in Clearwater County?

Recording fees in Clearwater County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (208) 476-5615 for current fees.

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This form is issued by the current beneficiary/lender to replace an existing trustee with a successor trustee in a Deed of Trust. This is commonly performed when the current trustee resigns, can't or won't act on a foreclosure, reconveyance, etc.

45-1504. TRUSTEE OF TRUST DEED --- WHO MAY SERVE --- SUCCESSORS.
(1) The trustee of a trust deed under this act shall be:
(a) Any member of the Idaho state bar;
(b) Any bank or savings and loan association authorized to do business under the laws of Idaho or the United States;
(c) An authorized trust institution having a charter under chapter 32, title 26, Idaho Code, or any corporation authorized to conduct a trust business under the laws of the United States; or
(d) A licensed title insurance agent or title insurance company authorized to transact business under the laws of the state of Idaho.

(2) The trustee may resign at its own election or be replaced by the beneficiary. The trustee shall give prompt written notice of its resignation to the beneficiary. The resignation of the trustee shall become effective upon the recording of the notice of resignation in each county in which the deed of trust is recorded. If a trustee is not appointed in the deed of trust, or upon the resignation, incapacity, disability, absence, or death of the trustee, or the election of the beneficiary to replace the trustee, the beneficiary shall appoint a trustee or a successor trustee. Upon recording the appointment of a successor trustee in each county in which the deed of trust is recorded, the successor trustee shall be vested with all powers of an original trustee. (2) The trustee may resign at its own election or be replaced by the beneficiary. The trustee shall give prompt written notice of its resignation to the beneficiary. The resignation of the trustee shall become effective upon the recording of the notice of resignation in each county in which the deed of trust is recorded. If a trustee is not appointed in the deed of trust, or upon the resignation, incapacity, disability, absence, or death of the trustee, or the election of the beneficiary to replace the trustee, the beneficiary shall appoint a trustee or a successor trustee. Upon recording the appointment of a successor trustee in each county in which the deed of trust is recorded, the successor trustee shall be vested with all powers of an original trustee.

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Important: Your property must be located in Clearwater County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Substitution of Trustee - for Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Clearwater County.

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