Sussex County Certificate of Trust Form
Last validated September 7, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Sussex County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Andover, Augusta, Branchville, Franklin, Glasser, Glenwood, Greendell, Hamburg and 18 more.
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Sussex County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Sussex County Certificate of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Sussex County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Sussex County Clerk
Newton, New Jersey 07860
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F / first Monday of month until 6:00
Phone: (973) 579-0900
Recording Tips for Sussex County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
Cities and Jurisdictions in Sussex County
Properties in any of these areas use Sussex County forms:
- Andover
- Augusta
- Branchville
- Franklin
- Glasser
- Glenwood
- Greendell
- Hamburg
- Highland Lakes
- Hopatcong
- Lafayette
- Layton
- Mc Afee
- Middleville
- Montague
- Newton
- Ogdensburg
- Sparta
- Stanhope
- Stillwater
- Stockholm
- Sussex
- Swartswood
- Tranquility
- Vernon
- Wallpack Center
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Sussex County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Sussex 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 Sussex County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Sussex 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 Sussex 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Sussex County?
Recording fees in Sussex County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (973) 579-0900 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 Sussex County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Sussex County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Sussex 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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