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Sussex County Certificate of Trust Form

Sussex County Certificate of Trust Form

Sussex 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
Sussex County Certificate of Trust Guide

Sussex County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

Sussex 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 Sussex County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Sussex County Clerk
Address:
Hall of Records - Cochran House Bldg - 83 Spring St, Suite 304
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:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt

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

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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 all formatting requirements set forth by Sussex 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 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. 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 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.

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

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Sussex County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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