Elkhart County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Elkhart County Certificate of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Elkhart County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Indiana and Elkhart County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Elkhart County Recorder
Goshen, Indiana 46526
Hours: Mon 8:00 to 5:00; Tue-Fri 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (574) 535-6756
Recording Tips for Elkhart County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted
- Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
Cities and Jurisdictions in Elkhart County
Properties in any of these areas use Elkhart County forms:
- Bristol
- Elkhart
- Goshen
- Middlebury
- Millersburg
- Nappanee
- New Paris
- Wakarusa
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Elkhart County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Elkhart 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 Elkhart County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart County?
Recording fees in Elkhart County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (574) 535-6756 for current fees.
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Codified at Indiana Code 30-4-4-5, a certification of trust is a document presented by a trustee as evidence of the trustee's authority to act on behalf of a trust.
Lending institutions or other third parties might request a certification of trust before they enter into any transactions with a trustee. Since trust instruments are not recorded, the identities of those with a beneficial interest in the trust remain private. The certification presents only the essential information needed while maintaining confidentiality of personal information a trustee or trust maker may not wish to disclose.
The certification verifies the existence of the trust under which the trustee is named. The document provides basic information, such as the name and date of the trust; the type of trust and who, if any, retains a power to revoke the trust; the identity of the trust's settlor; and the identities of all acting trustees. If a trust has co-trustees, the certification states how many co-trustees are required to sign off on documents relating to the trust, as well as their identities. In addition, the certification provides the name by which the trust is to hold assets.
As with other documents relating to real property, the certification should include a legal description of the subject real estate. The document may be executed and signed by any acting trustee and acknowledged before a notary public. Certifications can be recorded in the county or counties in which the real property is situated.
Finally, the powers of the trustee relevant to the transaction at hand are laid out. A recipient of a certification may request additional excerpts from the trust instrument, such as those which designate the trustee and lay out the trustee's powers to act in the pending transaction, but the recipient can reliably act on the information contained in the certification alone as if it were fact.
Requesting excerpts from a trust instrument opens the requester to certain liability under Ind. Code 30-4-4-5(h).
Trust law is complicated, and each situation is unique. Consult a lawyer for guidance.
(Indiana Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Elkhart County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Elkhart County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Elkhart County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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