Livingston County Certificate of Trust Form
Last validated September 11, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Livingston County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Ancona, Blackstone, Campus, Chatsworth, Cornell, Cullom, Dwight, Emington and 9 more.
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Livingston County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Livingston County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Livingston County Clerk
Pontiac, Illinois 61764-0618
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday
Phone: (815) 844-2006
Recording Tips for Livingston County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
Cities and Jurisdictions in Livingston County
Properties in any of these areas use Livingston County forms:
- Ancona
- Blackstone
- Campus
- Chatsworth
- Cornell
- Cullom
- Dwight
- Emington
- Fairbury
- Flanagan
- Forrest
- Graymont
- Long Point
- Odell
- Pontiac
- Saunemin
- Strawn
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Livingston County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Livingston 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 Livingston County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston County?
Recording fees in Livingston County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 844-2006 for current fees.
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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 Livingston 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 Livingston County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Livingston 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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