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Jo Daviess County Certificate of Trust Form

Jo Daviess County Certificate of Trust Form

Jo Daviess County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/15/2025
Jo Daviess County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Jo Daviess County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document Last Validated 5/15/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Jo Daviess County Clerk and Recorder
Address:
330 North Bench St - Courthouse, Rm. 104
Galena, Illinois 61036

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday

Phone: (815) 777-9694

Recording Tips for Jo Daviess County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jo Daviess County

Properties in any of these areas use Jo Daviess County forms:

  • Apple River
  • East Dubuque
  • Elizabeth
  • Galena
  • Hanover
  • Nora
  • Scales Mound
  • Stockton
  • Warren

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jo Daviess County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Jo Daviess County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 777-9694 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 Jo Daviess County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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