Pope County Certificate of Trust Form
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Pope County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Pope County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Pope County Clerk/Recorder
Golconda, Illinois 62938
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (618) 683-4466
Recording Tips for Pope County:
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Pope County
Properties in any of these areas use Pope County forms:
- Eddyville
- Golconda
- Herod
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Pope County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Pope 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 Pope County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Pope 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 Pope 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 Pope County?
Recording fees in Pope County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 683-4466 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 Pope County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Pope County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Pope 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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