Anoka County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Anoka County Certificate of Trust Guide
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Anoka County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Property Records & Taxation
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (763) 323-5400
Recording Tips for Anoka County:
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
Cities and Jurisdictions in Anoka County
Properties in any of these areas use Anoka County forms:
- Andover
- Anoka
- Bethel
- Cedar
- Circle Pines
- Minneapolis
- Saint Francis
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Anoka County
How do I get my forms?
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Anoka County?
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Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Anoka 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 Anoka County?
Recording fees in Anoka County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (763) 323-5400 for current fees.
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The certificate of trust is codified under the Minnesota Trust Code at Minn. Stat. 501C.1013.
This document is an abstract of the trust instrument setting forth "fewer than all of the provisions . . . and any amendments to the instrument," and contains only essential information relevant to the transaction for which it is being presented (Minn. Stat. 501C.1013, Subd. 1). It "serves to document the existence of the trust, the identity of the trustees, the powers of the trustees and any limitations on those powers, and other matters the certificate of trust sets out, as though the full trust instrument had been recorded or presented" (Subd. 4).
Presented to a recipient in situations regarding personal property, or filed with the county recorder in situations regarding real property, a certificate of trust is "prima facie proof as to matters contained in it" (Subd. 4).
A certificate is valid when executed by settlor or trustee "any time after the execution or creation of a trust" (Subd. 1). The basic content requirements include the name of the trust; the date of the trust instrument; the name and address of each acting trustee; the number of trustees required to act; and the powers of the trustee relevant to the transaction at hand. The certificate also declares whether the trust has terminated or the trust instrument has been revoked (Subd. 1 (1-6)).
For use in real property transactions, the certificate requires the name of each settlor and original trustee, along with a specific statement relating to the authority of the trustee and any restrictions on the trustee's power "to sell, convey, pledge, mortgage, lease, or transfer title to any interest in real property" (Subd. 2). Transactions affecting real property may also require an affidavit of trustee under Minn. Stat. 501C.1014.
The representations contained within the certificate are made by the executing trustee or settlor under oath before a public notary and as such the executing party ensure there are no provisions in the trust instrument or subsequent amendments to limit the power of the trustee in the transaction or "to exercise any other power identified in the certificate" (Subd. 1).
Contact an attorney with any questions regarding trusts or certificates of trust, as each situation is unique.
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Important: Your property must be located in Anoka County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Anoka County.
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August 3rd, 2019
The information and instructions provided is thorough and great. But, the fill-in-the-blanks form does not work well and is very frustrating. The font size of the information I was adding on each individual line varies and is determined by the number of characters entered on that individual line. So the font size is different on each line. And the number of lines is fixed making it impossible to fill in the full legal name of the trust I needed to fill out the form for. My needs are somewhat unusual, but the form should have been designed to be flexible enough to handle it. A blank paper form would have been more useful.
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