Clay County Deed of Trust Form (Nebraska)
All Clay County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Clay County compliant document last validated/updated 6/13/2025
Deed of Trust Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Clay County compliant document last validated/updated 5/23/2025
Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Clay County compliant document last validated/updated 5/15/2025
Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Deed of Trust. Can be used for traditional installments or balloon payment.
Included Clay County compliant document last validated/updated 4/1/2025
Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Clay County compliant document last validated/updated 6/10/2025
Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

This Nebraska Promissory Note is filled in and highlighted, showing how the guideline information, can be interpreted into the document.
Included Clay County compliant document last validated/updated 5/23/2025
Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower as required for fiscal year reporting.
Included Clay County compliant document last validated/updated 1/27/2025
Subordination Agreements

Used to place priority on claim of debt. Included are 4 clauses for unique situations. If needed, add to D.O.T. as an addendum or rider.
Included Clay County compliant document last validated/updated 2/24/2025
The following Nebraska and Clay County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Deed of Trust forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Clay County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Clay County Register of Deeds
111 W Fairfield St / PO Box 67, Clay Center, Nebraska 68933
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (402) 762-3463
Local jurisdictions located in Clay County include:
- Clay Center
- Deweese
- Edgar
- Fairfield
- Glenvil
- Harvard
- Inland
- Ong
- Saronville
- Sutton
- Trumbull
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 Clay 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 Clay County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Clay County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Clay County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Deed of Trust 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 Clay County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Clay County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Nebraska or Clay 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 Clay County Deed of Trust 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.
In Nebraska, a Deed of Trust is the most commonly used instrument to secure a loan. Foreclosure can be done non-judicially, saving time and expense. This process is called a Trustee Sale. There is no automatic stay of a trustee's sale under the Nebraska Trust Deeds Act, whereas in a typical judicial foreclosure a borrower would be entitled to a stay of the sheriff's sale for anywhere from three to nine months depending upon the maturity date of the real estate mortgage
There are three parties in this Deed of Trust:
1- The Trustor (Borrower)
2- Beneficiary (Lender) and a
3- Trustee (Neutral Third Party)
76-1003. Trustee; qualification.
(1) The trustee of a trust deed shall be:
(a) A member of the Nebraska State Bar Association or a licensed real estate broker of Nebraska;
(b) Any bank, building and loan association, savings and loan association, or credit union authorized to do business in Nebraska under the laws of Nebraska or the United States or an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture involved in lending;
(c) Any corporation authorized to conduct a trust business in Nebraska under the laws of Nebraska or the United States; or
(d) Any title insurer authorized to do business in Nebraska under the laws of Nebraska.
(2) The trustee of a trust deed shall not be the beneficiary named in the trust deed unless the beneficiary is qualified to be a trustee under subdivision (1)(b) or (c) of this section.
Basic Concept. The Trustor (Borrower) conveys property title to a Trustee (Neutral Party). A Trustee or beneficiary can take an action against any person for damages. Use this Deed of Trust for financing vacant land, residential property, small commercial property, rental property (up to 4 units), condominiums and planned unit developments.
(Nebraska DOT Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples) For use in Nebraska only.
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