Douglas County Trustee Deed Form (Missouri)
All Douglas County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Trustee Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Douglas County compliant document last validated/updated 7/1/2025
Trustee Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Douglas County compliant document last validated/updated 5/30/2025
Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Douglas County compliant document last validated/updated 6/12/2025
The following Missouri and Douglas County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Trustee Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Douglas County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Douglas County Recorder of Deeds
203 SE 2nd Ave / PO Box 1528, Ava, Missouri 65608
Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday
Phone: (417) 683-1219
Local jurisdictions located in Douglas County include:
- Ava
- Drury
- Mc Clurg
- Squires
- Vanzant
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Douglas County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Douglas County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Douglas County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Douglas County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Trustee Deed forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Douglas County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Douglas County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Missouri or Douglas County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Douglas County Trustee Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
A trustee uses a trustee's deed to convey property held in a living trust in Missouri.
In a trust arrangement, the settlor conveys property to the trustee, who holds title to the property for the benefit of a third party, the trust's beneficiary.
The trustee is the administrator of the trust whose power to sell trust property, in this case, is conferred by the trust instrument, the document executed by the trust's settlor establishing the trust and containing the trust provisions. The Missouri Uniform Trust Code also confirms the trustee's power to "acquire or sell property in divided or undivided interests, for cash or on credit, at public or private sale" ( 456.8-816, RSMo).
The granting language of "bargain and sell, convey and confirm" is the common language used in Missouri to transfer property to a grantee with special warranty. A special warranty contains limited covenants of clear title (subject to noted encumbrances), and protection against claims arising by or through the grantor only.
In addition to meeting the requirements for content and format required by standard deeds, such as quitclaim or warranty deeds, trustee's deeds must also reference the trust instrument designating the acting trustee. The deed must be signed by the acting trustee's in the presence of a notary public for a valid transfer. A distinct acknowledgment form for trustees is codified at 486.330(5), RSMo.
Contact an attorney with any questions about Missouri trustee's deeds, or living trusts in general.
(Missouri TD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Douglas County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
Save Time and Money
Get your Douglas County Trustee Deed 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 - ( 4564 Reviews )
Michael G.
July 14th, 2025
Very helpful and easy to use
Your appreciative words mean the world to us. Thank you.
JAMES D.
July 10th, 2025
Slick as can be and so convenient.rnrnWorked like a charm
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
MARY LACEY M.
June 30th, 2025
Great service! Recording was smooth and swiftly performed. Deeds.com is an excellent service.rn
We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!
Leo b.
March 26th, 2019
Awesome site great paperwork EZ Forms great.
Thank you Leo.
Carol M.
March 14th, 2019
worked very well
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Debra B.
April 14th, 2020
I was very glad to have this option for filing a form as it would have taken 4 days due to offices being closed to the public during the COVID 19 epidemic. I found the process to be fairly simple and I was able to file the document within 24 hours.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Kelly L.
April 15th, 2019
So far so good. Please make the payment method easier after the information has been uploaded and submitted.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
DONALD S.
March 11th, 2020
Using the Administrators Deed, pay attention to "Exhibit A". The blank will allow you to type a full legal description BUT it will not save it. Use "Exhibit A" to type the legal description.
The form was great and I filed it this morning with no problems.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Heather A.
January 8th, 2019
quick response to e-mail. the forms are easy to use, fully explained.
Thank you for your feedback Heather, glad we could help.
Jerry E.
January 21st, 2022
7 stars!
Thank you!
Brenda A.
April 22nd, 2020
This company and it's customer service ARE wonderful. GREAT tool to assist you with any situation you may have. I HAVE RECOMMENDED THEM TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
Thank you!
Gary T.
February 29th, 2020
Thanks so much. Lawyers wanted $150 but with your help and my facts I knocked it out in less than 1 Hour
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
ronnie y.
May 8th, 2019
nice to get everything I need for the county that the property is located.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Janette K.
May 17th, 2019
I ordered a Transfer of Deed on Death document. It was easy to fill in, came with a useful guide and was customized to my county/state. It got the job done and was well worth the money!
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Lindsey B.
January 21st, 2025
The e-recording service was invaluable. This was my first experience recording a document in any capacity. The feedback I received was useful, concise, and presented kindly. I cannot imagine having to try to record by mail, or without the guidance that was provided to me.
We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!