Washoe County Certificate of Trust Form

Washoe County Certificate of Trust Form
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Washoe County Certificate of Trust Guide
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Washoe County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Washoe County Recorder
Reno, Nevada 89512
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (775) 328-3661
Recording Tips for Washoe County:
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Washoe County
Properties in any of these areas use Washoe County forms:
- Crystal Bay
- Empire
- Gerlach
- Incline Village
- Nixon
- Reno
- Sparks
- Sun Valley
- Verdi
- Wadsworth
- Washoe Valley
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Washoe County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Washoe 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 Washoe County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe County?
Recording fees in Washoe County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (775) 328-3661 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
A Nevada certification of trust is a document presented by a trustee, either voluntarily or upon request, to any party conducting business with a trustee. In Nevada, the certificate is codified at NRS 164.410.
Instead of providing the entire trust instrument, the trustee presents the certificate, which contains information regarding the trust that is relevant to the transaction at hand. The document certifies that the trust exists and that the trustee has authority to act on behalf of the trust.
In Nevada, the certificate is an affidavit signed and acknowledged by all currently acting trustees of a trust (164.400). It attests to the trust's existence by citing the name of the trust and date of execution of the trust instrument, a document establishing the terms of the trust which generally is not recorded. The certificate includes the names of the trust's settlor, or person funding the trust with assets, and each acting trustee. It also states whether the trust is irrevocable or revocable, and by whom, if applicable.
A certificate requires a description of the powers of the trustee in dealing with trust assets, and any restrictions upon those powers. When used in transactions affecting real property, the legal description of the property subject to the transaction should be included. For trusts with multiple acting trustees, the certificate also notes whether or not all of the trustees must act to exercise trustee powers. Any recipient of a certificate may request copies of the excerpts from the trust instrument designating the trustee and confirming the trustee's power to act in the transaction (164.420).
Finally, the document gives the name of the trust's domicile and under which governing body the trust is subject, and provides the name by which the trust will take and hold assets. As the trust itself cannot hold title, property is titled to the trustee as the trust's representative.
For purposes of recording, the certificate should meet all requirements for form and content for documents affecting real property in the State of Nevada.
A certification of trust requires a statement that "the trust has not been revoked or amended to make any representations" incorrect, and that each currently acting trustee has signed the document. The certificate itself may be relied on by a recipient as fact; recipients are not liable for unknowingly relying on any misrepresentations contained within the certificate (164.430). Failure to request a certificate is not an improper act, nor is it indicative "as to whether the person has acted in good faith" in dealing with a trustee (164.440).
Talk to a lawyer with questions concerning Nevada certifications of trust and their legal implications.
(Nevada COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Washoe County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Washoe County.
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