In a Deed of Trust, the trustee is an independent third party who holds conditional title on behalf of the lender for the purpose of either reconveying the property back to the borrower after the loan is repaid or selling the property if the borrower defaults on the loan. Trustee's can be replaced for many reasons, incapacity, incompetency, death, etc. Often a lender will substitute a trustee with a firm or corporation that will be conducting a foreclosure.

NCG 45-10. States:
In addition to the rights and remedies now provided by law, the noteholders may, in their discretion, substitute a trustee whether the trustee then named in the instrument is the original or a substituted trustee or a holder or owner of any or all of the obligations secured thereby, by the execution of a written document properly recorded pursuant to Chapter 47

This form is executed by the beneficiary/lender for the substitution of a trustee, it includes an optional foreclosure clause if needed for that purpose.

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How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Appointment of Substitute Trustee

Replace a trustee who is unable or unwilling to serve
Record evidence that a construction loan has been satisfied
Record a partial reconveyance to release a portion of collateral
Establish priority of a mortgage or deed of trust

Compare other North Carolina deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Correction Deed Beneficiary and Executor Deed Executor Deed Beneficiary and Administrator Deed Durable Power of Attorney Limited Power Of Attorney For Real Property Easement Deed Termination of Easement Mineral Deed Quitclaim Mineral Deed Notice to Lien Agent Notice of Contract Notice of Subcontract Claim of Mechanics Lien Claim of Lien Against Construction Funds Conditional Lien Waiver on Progress Payment Unconditional Waiver on Progress Payment Conditional Waiver on Final Payment Unconditional Waiver on Final Payment Disclaimer of Interest Contract for Deed Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Release of a Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Deed of Trust Assignment of Deed of Trust Release Deed for Deed of Trust Deed of Partial Release Certificate of Trust Notice of Lis Pendens Cancellation of Lis Pendens Notice

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our appointment of substitute trustee forms are specifically formatted for each county in North Carolina.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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