Grundy County Certificate of Trust Form

Last validated August 10, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Grundy County Certificate of Trust Form

Grundy County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/21/2026
Grundy County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Grundy County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/10/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Grundy County Clerk / Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 111 E Washington St, Rm 12 / PO Box 675
Morris, Illinois 60450

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (815) 941-3224

Recording Tips for Grundy County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Grundy County

Properties in any of these areas use Grundy County forms:

  • Braceville
  • Coal City
  • Gardner
  • Kinsman
  • Mazon
  • Minooka
  • Morris
  • South Wilmington
  • Verona

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Grundy County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Grundy County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 941-3224 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Governed by 760 ILCS 5/8.5, the certificate of trust is the document a trustee provides to a lending institution or other third party that certifies the existence of a trust and his/her authority to act on behalf of the trust.

The document presents only essential information about the trust in lieu of the actual trust document. It names the settlor of the trust and all acting trustees, as well as any successor trustees who may be named under the terms of the trust document. If there are co-trustees, it states the number of trustees required to authorize actions. In addition, the certificate identifies whether or not a trust is revocable and amendable, and who holds authority to revoke and/or make amendments. Certain information, such as the parties having a beneficial interest in the trust, remains confidential.

The recipient of a certificate of trust is not liable for any actions they may take based on false representations within the certificate (760(ILCS 5/8.5(f)). While notarization is not obligatory, a third party may require that the certification of trust be acknowledged.

(Illinois Certificate of Trust Package includes form and completed example)

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

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

Our Promise

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