Steuben County Certificate of Trust Form

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Steuben County Certificate of Trust Form

Steuben County Certificate of Trust Form

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

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Steuben County Certificate of Trust Guide

Steuben County Certificate of Trust Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/26/2026
Steuben County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Steuben County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document Last Validated 7/23/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Steuben County Recorder

Address:
317 S Wayne St, Suite 2F
Angola, Indiana 46703

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (260) 668-1000, ext 1700

Recording Tips for Steuben County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Steuben County

Properties in any of these areas use Steuben County forms:

  • Angola
  • Fremont
  • Hamilton
  • Hudson
  • Orland
  • Pleasant Lake

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Steuben County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Steuben County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (260) 668-1000, ext 1700 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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 Steuben County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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