Rutherford County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form
Last validated September 17, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Rutherford County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bostic, Caroleen, Chimney Rock, Cliffside, Ellenboro, Forest City, Harris, Henrietta and 4 more.
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Rutherford County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Rutherford County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Rutherford County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Rutherford County Foreclosure Clause
Clause that can be added to the form, if foreclosure is involved.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Rutherford County Register of Deeds
Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (828) 287-6155
Recording Tips for Rutherford County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
Cities and Jurisdictions in Rutherford County
Properties in any of these areas use Rutherford County forms:
- Bostic
- Caroleen
- Chimney Rock
- Cliffside
- Ellenboro
- Forest City
- Harris
- Henrietta
- Lake Lure
- Rutherfordton
- Spindale
- Union Mills
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Rutherford County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Rutherford 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 Rutherford County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford County?
Recording fees in Rutherford County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (828) 287-6155 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
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.
(North Carolina AOST Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Rutherford County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Appointment of Substitute Trustee meets all recording requirements specific to Rutherford County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Rutherford 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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