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

Dakota County Deed of Trust Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Dakota County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Dakota County Promissory Note Form
Note that is secured by the Deed of Trust. Can be used for traditional installments or balloon payment.

Dakota County Promissory Note Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Dakota County 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.

Dakota County Annual Accounting Statement Form
Mail to borrower as required for fiscal year reporting.

Dakota County 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.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Dakota County Register of Deeds
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm.Monday through Friday
Phone: (402) 987-2166
Recording Tips for Dakota County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Dakota County
Properties in any of these areas use Dakota County forms:
- Dakota City
- Emerson
- Homer
- Hubbard
- Jackson
- South Sioux City
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dakota 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 Dakota County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota County?
Recording fees in Dakota County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (402) 987-2166 for current fees.
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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.
Important: Your property must be located in Dakota County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Dakota County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Dakota 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.
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