Saint Louis County Affidavit of Trustee for Testamentary Trust Form

Last validated July 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Saint Louis County Affidavit of Trustee Form

Saint Louis County Affidavit of Trustee Form

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Saint Louis County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

Saint Louis County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

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Saint Louis County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Trustee Document

Saint Louis County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Trustee Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

St. Louis County Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 100 North 5th Ave West, Rm 101 / PO Box 157
Duluth, Minnesota 55802 / 55801-0157

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

Phone: (218) 726-2677

Virginia Real Estate Office

Address:
Northland Office Center - 307 S First St, Suite 2R
Virginia, Minnesota 55792

Hours: 8:30 - noon & 1 - 4:30 Monday through Friday

Phone: 218-749-7105

Recording Tips for Saint Louis County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing

Cities and Jurisdictions in Saint Louis County

Properties in any of these areas use Saint Louis County forms:

  • Adolph
  • Alborn
  • Angora
  • Aurora
  • Babbitt
  • Biwabik
  • Brimson
  • Britt
  • Brookston
  • Buhl
  • Canyon
  • Chisholm
  • Cook
  • Cotton
  • Crane Lake
  • Duluth
  • Ely
  • Embarrass
  • Eveleth
  • Floodwood
  • Forbes
  • Gilbert
  • Hibbing
  • Hoyt Lakes
  • Iron
  • Kinney
  • Makinen
  • Meadowlands
  • Melrude
  • Mountain Iron
  • Nett Lake
  • Orr
  • Saginaw
  • Side Lake
  • Soudan
  • Tower
  • Twig
  • Virginia
  • Winton

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Saint Louis County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Saint Louis County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (218) 726-2677 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

An affidavit of trustee contains sworn statements made by a trustee and relating to a specific transaction involving real property contained by the trust. The affidavit of trustee for a testamentary trust is codified at Minn. Stat. 501C.1014, Subd. 2.

A testamentary trust is a trust created by a will that takes effect upon the death of a testator. The affidavit of trustee for a testamentary trust, then, references the name of the trust and the date of the will under which it was created, as well as the decedent's name and date of death. It also references the instrument granting the trusteeship, including the date and place of recording.

The affidavit must contain a full legal description of the property subject to the transaction for which the affidavit is presented. It references the trustee and other party involved in the transaction and offers proof that the required number of trustees are entering the transaction and that the trustees are authorized under the decedent's will to act on the title to the real property held in the trust, and that there are no trust amendments that limit the power of the trustees.

The affiant confirms that the trust has not terminated and that the trust instrument has not been revoked, or that, if the trust has terminated, the transaction involving the real property is made pursuant to the provisions of the trust. If the trust is under court supervision, the affidavit provides the name and location of the court.

The affidavit of trustee must be signed by an acting trustee in the presence of a notary public and may be recorded separately or as an attachment to a certificate of trust under Minn. Stat. 501C.1013. Submit the instrument for recording with the county recorder, or registrar of titles in the case of registered land, in the county in which the real property described in the affidavit is situated.

Consult a lawyer with questions regarding affidavits of trustee or Minnesota trust law in general, as each situation is unique and trust law can quickly become complex.

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

This Affidavit of Trustee for Testamentary Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Saint Louis County.

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