Chisago County Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) Form

Last validated August 24, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Chisago County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Almelund, Center City, Chisago City, Harris, Lindstrom, North Branch, Rush City, Shafer and 3 more.

$3997
One-time purchase. No subscription.
  • 3 documents included
  • Immediate PDF download
  • Formatting guarantee

Chisago County Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) Form

Chisago County Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) Form

Fill in the blank Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) form formatted to comply with all Minnesota recording and content requirements.

Document last validated 7/28/2026
Chisago County Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) Guide

Chisago County Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) form.

Document last validated 8/24/2026
Chisago County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) Document

Chisago County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) Document

Example of a properly completed Minnesota Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) document for reference.

Document last validated 7/28/2026

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Chisago County Recorder

Address:
313 North Main St, Rm 277
Center City, Minnesota 55012

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

Phone: (651) 213-8580

Recording Tips for Chisago 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 Chisago County

Properties in any of these areas use Chisago County forms:

  • Almelund
  • Center City
  • Chisago City
  • Harris
  • Lindstrom
  • North Branch
  • Rush City
  • Shafer
  • Stacy
  • Taylors Falls
  • Wyoming

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Chisago County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Chisago County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (651) 213-8580 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Record title sits in a trust, and a trustee is the one holding the pen. The Minnesota Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) prepares a quitclaim conveyance out of a trust: one trustee is named as Grantor, one signature block and one acknowledgment certificate close the instrument, and a numbered section states where the signer's power to convey already appears in the county index. What the Grantee receives is measured by what the trust actually held, because the deed makes no promise about title.

Where a trustee's power to convey actually lives

A trustee's authority is not visible on the face of a deed, and Minnesota answers that with two recordable instruments. Section 501C.1013 authorizes a certificate of trust, an abstract of the trust instrument that subdivision 2 permits to be used for conveying or mortgaging an interest in real property. Subdivision 4 gives a recorded certificate its weight: it documents the trust's existence, the identity of the trustees, and the trustees' powers and their limits as though the whole trust instrument had been recorded. Section 501C.1014 adds the affidavit of trustee, proof that the trust is valid, that it has not terminated, that the powers reach the described land, and that the requisite number of trustees executed and delivered the conveyance. Section 4 of this form takes the instrument relied on, its document number, and the office holding it, so the deed and its authority read together in the record.

One trustee signs, and signs as trustee

The form recites a single Grantor, identified by name and by trustee capacity, with the trust named in Section 3 along with the date of the trust instrument and its settlors. Section 8 speaks the section 507.07 words conveys and quitclaims from that trustee and states in the same breath that the trustee acts solely as trustee and not individually. That sentence works rather than decorates: section 501C.1010, paragraph (a), provides that a trustee is not personally liable on a contract properly entered into in a fiduciary capacity while administering the trust if the trustee disclosed that capacity in the contract. The certificate follows the same logic, its blank carrying the signer's name together with the authority under which the signature was made, in the representative-capacity pattern of the section 358.66 short forms. Three transactions present this configuration: a successor trustee selling trust land after the settlor's death, a trustee distributing a parcel to a beneficiary, and a trustee of a revocable trust conveying back to the settlor who created it. One conveying trustee is what the form recites, so it is not set up for cotrustees who each need a signature block, nor for a conveyance into a trust.

The deed tax line runs both directions

Conveying land out of a trust does not always mean paying the percentage rate. Section 287.20, subdivision 3a, clause (4), defines a designated transfer as a transfer between a revocable trust and its own grantor, and the word between is what matters: the trip back out to the settlor qualifies just as the trip in did, so section 287.21 taxes it at $1.65 rather than 0.0033 of net consideration. A sale to a buyer and any conveyance out of an irrevocable trust sit outside the definition. Section 287.241, subdivision 1, keeps the arithmetic on the instrument by barring the recording of a taxable deed that states neither the tax due nor an exemption.

Registered land answers to the examiner first

The Abstract or Registered entry in Section 7 decides more than which office takes the deed. Section 508.62 provides that an instrument executed by an owner whose fee title to registered land is held in trust, and which transfers the land, is not registered without the written certification of the examiner of titles that the execution matches a power conferred in the trust instrument, evidenced in a certificate of trust, or otherwise authorized by law. Section 508A.62 repeats the rule for land registered under sections 508A.01 to 508A.85.

A certificate of trust and an affidavit of trustee are separate instruments, prepared and recorded on their own, and neither rides along here. A trustee's deed, a quit claim deed from a trust, and a Minnesota deed out of a living trust all name this same instrument. The package delivers the fillable form, a completed example built on a Stearns County sale by a successor trustee, and a guide covering each numbered section and the chapter 501C provisions behind it. The materials are informational and are not legal advice.

Important: Your property must be located in Chisago County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) meets all recording requirements specific to Chisago County.

Our Promise

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

Save Time and Money

Get your Chisago County Quitclaim Deed (Trustee Grantor) form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4,786 Reviews )

Emili C. 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you! I received my forms promptly and they are easy to follow along for filling out. The examples gave me confidence that they were done correctly.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Carrie A. 5 out of 5 stars

Great service fast and easy.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Helen M. 1 out of 5 stars

The forms are very confusing when there is so much to download! Trying to keep track and make sure you have everything needed is terrible! I think I have everything but I was under the impression I would be filling it out online and with instructions... I am very disappointed to say the least!

Reply from Staff

Sorry to hear of your disappointment Helen. We have gone ahead and canceled your order and payment. We do hope that you are able to find something more suitable to your needs elsewhere. Have a wonderful day.

Cindy H. 5 out of 5 stars

Loved it! Quick and easy, done in 24 hours.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Susan H. 5 out of 5 stars

Best idea ever for completing an on-line government form. And it came with instructions!!!!! Thank you, Gadsden County.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

John W. 5 out of 5 stars

I wish that I had known about Deed.com years ago! Very easy and time saving!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

sandra f. 5 out of 5 stars

excellent transaction...very informative prior to purchase..

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Richard H. 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service--couldn't be more complete and useful !

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Marc T. 5 out of 5 stars

Walked the document through our county offices today. the directions to fill out the document were awesome and we had no issues, We now have a TOD property. Beats paying an attorney $200.00

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Lane C. 5 out of 5 stars

The documents worked perfectly! Thanks

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Jolene K. 5 out of 5 stars

The forms were easy to download and use. I'm satisfied with it. The sample and the instructions were very helpful.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Michael K. 5 out of 5 stars

The link for the note guidelines just shows the same directions as for the mortgage. Other than that, very helpful.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Christine L. 5 out of 5 stars

User friendly!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

brian d. 5 out of 5 stars

I am a Loan Officer and this website saves me a bunch of time. Love it!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Kayreen B. 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with my experience with using Deeds.com! Especially easy to use with the sample page of what a form looks like filled out. saved a lot of money and it worked!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!