Stark County Certificate of Trust Form

Last validated September 9, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Stark County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bradford, Castleton, La Fayette, Speer, Toulon, Wyoming.

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Stark County Certificate of Trust Form

Stark County Certificate of Trust Form

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Document last validated 9/9/2026
Stark County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Stark County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document last validated 8/10/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Clerk/Recorder

Address:
130 West Main St / PO Box 97
Toulon, Illinois 61483

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday

Phone: (309) 286-5911

Recording Tips for Stark County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stark County

Properties in any of these areas use Stark County forms:

  • Bradford
  • Castleton
  • La Fayette
  • Speer
  • Toulon
  • Wyoming

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stark County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Stark County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (309) 286-5911 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 Stark 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 Stark County.

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