Albany County Memorandum of Trust Form
Last validated May 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
Albany County Memorandum of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Albany County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
All 2 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Immediate Download • Secure Checkout
Additional New York and Albany County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Albany County Clerk - County Courthouse
Albany, New York 12207-1077
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (518) 487-5100
Recording Tips for Albany County:
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing
Cities and Jurisdictions in Albany County
Properties in any of these areas use Albany County forms:
- Albany
- Alcove
- Altamont
- Berne
- Clarksville
- Coeymans
- Coeymans Hollow
- Cohoes
- Delmar
- Dormansville
- East Berne
- Feura Bush
- Glenmont
- Guilderland
- Guilderland Center
- Knox
- Latham
- Medusa
- Newtonville
- Preston Hollow
- Ravena
- Rensselaerville
- Selkirk
- Slingerlands
- South Bethlehem
- Troy
- Voorheesville
- Watervliet
- Westerlo
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Albany County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Albany 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 Albany County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany County?
Recording fees in Albany County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (518) 487-5100 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
Using a New York Memorandum of Trust
In New York, trustees of personal trusts use a memorandum of trust to certify the existence of a trust and their authority to act on behalf of the trust. The memorandum is used in place of the actual trust document and provides only essential information about the trust for lending institutions or other third parties. In this way, information that may be personal in nature, such as the designated beneficiaries under the trust, is kept confidential.
The memorandum is executed and signed by the grantor of the trust under the trust instrument, as well as the trust's formal name and date of origination. It identifies the trustee and any successor trustees with power to act on behalf of the trust.
The difference between a declaration of trust and a trust agreement, as designated in the memorandum of trust document, is the grantor's relationship to the trustee. If the trustee and the grantor are the same person and the grantor controls trust assets, the trust falls under a declaration of trust. If the grantor and the trustee are separate people and the trustee controls the trust assets, trust is under a trust agreement [1].
The distinction between a declaration of trust and a trust agreement also affects the name by which the trust takes title to real property as a grantee. In the following example, "John Doe," under a declaration of trust, serves as both grantor and trustee: "John Doe, trustee under declaration of trust dated mm/dd/yyyy." Under a trust agreement, the grantor name is included as well: "John Doe under agreement with Robert Grantor dated mm/dd/yyyy" [1].
All recorded documents relating to real property in the State of New York are required to include a physical description of the property, as well as the section, lot, block, and unit numbers.
[1] https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/planning/plan_estate_trustsq_a.pdf
(New York MOT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Albany County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Albany County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Albany 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.
Save Time and Money
Get your Albany County Memorandum of Trust form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.
4.8 out of 5 - ( 4735 Reviews )
Raymundo M.
November 1st, 2023
Very fast and smooth process, thank you for your quick answers and follow up.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Joseph H.
May 21st, 2019
Form needed was accessed easily and printed for use
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Lisa J.
November 29th, 2019
Thank you so much for your time.
Thank you!
Michael F.
May 15th, 2020
VERY EFFICIENT AND PLEASANT.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
James K.
May 15th, 2024
Looks like a very professional site. I just don’t know what it would cost using this site.
Thanks for the kind words about the website James, sorry to hear that you could not find pricing information, we will try harder.
Janice H.
June 21st, 2023
Thank you, easy to fill out forms. Now I can relax, knowing that this is done.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
LeAnne A.
July 6th, 2021
Documents are helpful and much appreciated. Grateful for this service when an attorney is not required.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Cameron M.
June 6th, 2023
This service is amazing. Always same day recording. Quick and easy. Thank you!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Margaret S.
February 19th, 2025
Your service is second to none. Your website is user-friendly, easy to navigate and within minutes I had the forms I needed. Keep up the good work!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
yourr m.
January 15th, 2021
Did not tell me how to obtain the deed to America, I am now sad that I cannot own America
Sorry to have caused your sadness, we do hope that you day gets better.
Loren H.
December 11th, 2022
I really appreciate your forms according to South Dakota laws and statues. Your forms allow me to effectively do estate planning without extensive legal expenses. The "Revocable Transfer of Death Deed" is perfect to protect against extensive probate problems for seniors in retirement. Thank you and May God Bless.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
James M.
January 3rd, 2023
It would be helpful to have a joint tenant example.
Thank you!
Candace K.
April 1st, 2021
I was able to find the Certificate of Trust after a little searching. Once found, the remainder of the process was easy. My task was done in no time. It's a great site.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Nancy v.
February 3rd, 2022
Amazing! So easy to get all the forms. Very impressive!
Thank you!
CHARLES H.
December 3rd, 2022
Easy to fill-in forms, easy instructions, worth purchasing
Thank you!