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Saint Louis County Trustee Deed Individual Form

Saint Louis County Trustee Deed Form

Saint Louis County Trustee Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/21/2025
Saint Louis County Trustee Deed Guide

Saint Louis County Trustee Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/10/2025
Saint Louis County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Saint Louis County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/7/2025

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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
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

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 all formatting requirements set forth by Saint Louis County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

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.

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What's in a Minnesota Trustee's Deed?

Minnesota allows for two main types of trustees deeds: one between individuals, and one for use by business entities. The primary differences between the two forms are that the deed intended for businesses contains details about the corporate entity and the laws under which it was formed, and a corporate notary acknowledgement, while the form for individuals does not require that information. This article focuses on the trustee's deed for individuals.

A trustee's deed conveys title to real property held in a non-testamentary trust. The deed is named for the executing trustee, unlike other deed forms, which are named for the warranties of title they contain. Trustees are authorized to sell property under Minn. Stat. 501C.0816.

In a trust arrangement, the trustee holds legal title to property conveyed to the trust by the settlor, for the benefit of the trust's beneficiaries. A beneficiary is someone with a present or future interest in the trust (Minn. Stat. 501C. 0103). The settlor establishes the provisions of the trust, including the designation of a trustee and a trust beneficiary, in the trust instrument, which typically is not recorded.

In Minnesota, the trustee's deed is a modified quitclaim deed, containing the granting language "convey and quitclaim." A quitclaim deed merely grants "all right, title, and interest of the grantor in the premises described" to the grantee, and contains no warranty of title (Minn. Stat. 707.07).

The deed names the trustee and the trust on behalf of which the trustee is authorized to act. As with all other forms of conveyance, the deed requires the name, vesting information, and address of the grantee. In addition, the deed recites the full legal description of the premises conveyed, and indicates whether the deed is to be recorded in the abstract or Torrens system (the Office of the Recorder for the county in which the property is situated handles recording for both systems).

In a nutshell, the Torrens system is a system of recording whereby the state guarantees the title through a more rigorous certification process; conveyances submitted in the abstract system meeting basic recording requirements will be recorded, but the title is not guaranteed.

Finally, all conveyances in Minnesota need to contain the drafter's information, and an address to which property tax statements can be sent.

Minnesota statutes require an Electronic Certificate of Real Value (eCRV) to accompany deeds with a consideration of $1,000 or more (Min. Stat. 272.115). The certificate is submitted online through the Department of Revenue. For transfers requiring an eCRV, the electronic certificate number must be reflected on the first page of the documents. Considerations of $500 or less qualify for the minimum deed tax. Because the eCRV contains more specific information for a majority of documents, the consideration statement reflected on the face of the deed is typically generic.

Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 103I.235, sellers of real property must submit a well disclosure certificate, along with the $50 well disclosure certificate fee, before agreeing to a transfer. Subd. 1(c) of that statute explains that the certificate is unnecessary "if the seller does not know of any wells on the property" and includes a statement to that effect on the deed. A deed may also state that the status of wells on the property has not changed since the previously filed certificate. Finally, recite the electronic well disclosure certificate number if relevant to the property.

All acting trustees must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized officer before submitting the deed for recording at the county level. A certificate of trust and/or affidavit of trustee may be required alongside the trustee's deed.

Each situation is unique, so contact an attorney with any questions about trustee's deeds, trusts, and directions relating specifically to your situation.

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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.

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