Lawrence County Certificate of Trust Form

Last validated September 15, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Lawrence County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Adams, Blaine, Louisa, Lowmansville, Martha, Mazie, Ulysses, Webbville.

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Lawrence County Certificate of Trust Form

Lawrence County Certificate of Trust Form

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Document last validated 8/19/2026
Lawrence County Certificate of Trust Guide

Lawrence County Certificate of Trust Guide

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Document last validated 9/15/2026
Lawrence County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Lawrence County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document last validated 7/21/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Lawrence County Clerk

Address:
122 Main Cross St
Louisa, Kentucky 41230

Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday; 8:30 to noon Saturday

Phone: (606) 638-4108 & 638-0504

Recording Tips for Lawrence County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lawrence County

Properties in any of these areas use Lawrence County forms:

  • Adams
  • Blaine
  • Louisa
  • Lowmansville
  • Martha
  • Mazie
  • Ulysses
  • Webbville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lawrence County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Lawrence County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (606) 638-4108 & 638-0504 for current fees.

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Codified under the Kentucky Uniform Trust Code at KSA 386B.10-120, the certification of trust is a document containing the relevant details of a trust and certifying a trustee's authority to act on behalf of a trust.
(Note: this certificate of trust is separate from the certificate of trust for business trusts under 386A.2-010 of the Kentucky Uniform Statutory Trust Act.)

A trustee can furnish the certification of trust instead of providing the entire trust instrument, as it "need not contain the dispositive terms of a trust" (KSA 386B.10-120(4)). In this way, the trustee can keep information irrelevant to the transaction, specifically the identities of trust beneficiaries, private.

A certificate of trust requires the name and date of the trust, along with the settlor's name. The settlor is the person who created the trust and is funding the trust with assets. In addition, the certificate identifies the currently acting trustee. The trustee is the fiduciary in charge of administering the trust.

In addition, the document details the powers of the trustee concerning the transaction at hand. For example, the certification of trust is commonly used in conjunction with a deed executed by a trustee, so the trustee's power to convey property is often cited, with reference to the article or section of the trust instrument where the power is conferred. Recipients of a certificate can request excerpts from the trust instrument that designate the trustee and authorize the power to act in the pending transaction (KSA 386B.10-120(5)).

The certificate states whether the trust is irrevocable or revocable, and the identity of anyone with the power to revoke the trust, if applicable. If there are co-trustees, the document names the trustees authorized to sign trust documents and whether all or fewer than all are needed to carry out the trustee's powers. The certificate also gives the full name by which the trust will vest real property.

Since the document affects real property, a certificate should include the legal description of the subject property or properties. Pursuant to KSA 386B.10-120(2), any trustee can sign a certification of trust in the presence of a notary public. Certifications may be recorded as a supplemental document in the county in which the real property is located.

Finally, the certificate requires a statement that the trust referred to within "has not been revoked, modified, or amended" so as to cause the statements within to be incorrect (KSA 386B.10-120(3)). Recipients may rely on the representations within the certification as factual (KSA 386B.10-120(6)). They may request the trust instrument in addition to the excerpts mentioned above, but doing so opens them to certain liabilities under KSA 386B.10-120(8).

Consult a lawyer for guidance, as trust law can quickly become complicated.

(Kentucky COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County.

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