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Mercer County Certificate of Trust Form

Mercer County Certificate of Trust Form

Mercer County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/13/2025
Mercer County Certificate of Trust Guide

Mercer County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/3/2025
Mercer County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Mercer County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/25/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Mercer County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Mercer County Clerk
Address:
by Jan 19: 240 W State St, 6th floor / PO Box 8068
Trenton, New Jersey 08650

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (609) 989-6466

Recording Tips for Mercer County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Mercer County

Properties in any of these areas use Mercer County forms:

  • Hightstown
  • Hopewell
  • Lawrence Township
  • Pennington
  • Princeton
  • Princeton Junction
  • Titusville
  • Trenton
  • West Windsor
  • Windsor

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Mercer County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Mercer 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 Mercer County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County?

Recording fees in Mercer County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (609) 989-6466 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Trusts in New Jersey are governed by the New Jersey Uniform Trust Code (NJSA 3B:31). A trust is an estate planning vehicle whereby one person (the settlor) transfers assets to another person (the trustee), who holds them for the benefit of another (the beneficiary). The settlor establishes the terms of the trust in an unrecorded document called a trust instrument.

When a trustee enters into a transaction involving real property held in the trust, additional documentation confirming the trustee's authority to act on behalf of the trust may be requested. To maintain the trust's privacy, the trustee may provide a certificate of trust under 3B:3-81 to parties outside of the trust arrangement instead of furnishing the entire trust instrument.

The certificate, signed by all acting trustees of the trust in the presence of a notary public, provides the recipient with only the information about the trust necessary for the transaction at hand. Recipients of a certificate may rely on the information provided within as factual (requesting the entire trust instrument opens the recipient to certain liabilities under 3B:31-81(g)). The document certifies that the trust is in existence and that the trustee has authority to act in the transaction for which the certificate is being presented.

The form gives the trust's name and date of execution and the settlor's identity. Other requirements include the name and address of each acting trustee, a description of the relevant powers conferred upon the trustee by the trust instrument, and, in the case of co-trustees, identification of the trustees having authority to sign trust documents, and how many of the total trustees are required to exercise trustee powers. Recipients of a certificate of trust can request the excerpts from the trust instrument that designate the trustee and confer the specific powers that enable the trustee to enter into the transaction at hand (3B:31-81(e)).

As the document is used in transactions involving real property, it should also include the legal description, complete with municipality and county and tax map reference, of the subject real estate.

In addition, the certificate identifies the trust as either irrevocable or revocable, and who, if any, has a power to revoke the trust, as well as the name by which the trust will hold title to acquired assets. Finally, it includes a statement that the trust has not been modified in any way that invalidates the certified statements contained within the document.

Consult a lawyer with any questions regarding certifications of trust.

(New Jersey COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Mercer County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Mercer County.

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