Clinton County Certificate of Trust Form
Last validated October 14, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Clinton County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Andover, Bryant, Calamus, Camanche, Charlotte, Clinton, De Witt, Delmar and 6 more.
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Clinton County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Clinton County Certificate of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Clinton 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
Clinton County Recorder
Clinton, Iowa 52732
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (563) 244-0565
Satellite Location
DeWitt, Iowa
Hours: Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (563) 659-6909
Recording Tips for Clinton County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Clinton County
Properties in any of these areas use Clinton County forms:
- Andover
- Bryant
- Calamus
- Camanche
- Charlotte
- Clinton
- De Witt
- Delmar
- Goose Lake
- Grand Mound
- Lost Nation
- Low Moor
- Teeds Grove
- Wheatland
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Clinton County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Clinton 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 Clinton County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton County?
Recording fees in Clinton County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (563) 244-0565 for current fees.
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Under Iowa Code 633A.4604, the certification of trust is an official document confirming the terms of a trust as they relate to a specific transaction. Trustees wishing to enter into a transaction in the trust's name may be asked to present a certification of trust to prove the trust's existence and the trustee's authority to enter into the transaction.
A certificate of trust presents the name and date of the trust under which the trustee is acting, as well as the identities of the trust's settlor and trustees. The document provides the name by which the trust will hold title to trust assets, and includes the trust's taxpayer identification number (TIN).
If there is more than one trustee, the certificate identifies who has authority to sign documents relating to the trust and how many co-trustees are required to sign. The document also enumerates the trustee's powers relative to the transaction at hand, and includes the name of any person able to revoke the trust, if applicable. Like other documents affecting real property, the certificate should include the legal description of the subject property.
Finally, the certificate requires statements that the trust has not been revoked, modified, or amended in any manner to cause the representations contained within to be incorrect; that the document is being signed by all acting trustees; and that the certificate is sworn and subscribed to under penalty of perjury before a notary public (Iowa Code 633A.4604(2)).
The statements contained within the certificate may be relied on as if they were fact, but recipients of a certification of trust may request copies of the sections of the trust instrument designating the trustee and conferring the trustee's powers pursuant to Iowa Code 633A.4604(4). A recipient requesting the entire trust document may be liable for damages if a court finds they acted unreasonably in their request (Iowa Code 633A.4604(6)).
Consult a lawyer with questions regarding trust law and certifications of trust, as each situation is unique.
(Iowa Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Clinton 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 Clinton County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Clinton 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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