Defiance County Memorandum of Trust Form

Last validated July 23, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Defiance County Memorandum of Trust Form

Defiance County Memorandum of Trust Form

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Defiance County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust

Defiance County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Defiance County Recorder

Address:
500 Second St, Suite 201
Defiance, Ohio 43512

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: 419-782-4741

Recording Tips for Defiance County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Defiance County

Properties in any of these areas use Defiance County forms:

  • Defiance
  • Evansport
  • Farmer
  • Hicksville
  • Jewell
  • Mark Center
  • Ney
  • Sherwood

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Defiance County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Defiance 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 Defiance County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance County?

Recording fees in Defiance County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 419-782-4741 for current fees.

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Ohio Memorandum of Trust

Under O.R.C. 5301.255, the memorandum of trust is a document that certifies a trustee has the authority to act on behalf of an existing trust. The trustee is the person or entity who holds title to a trust's assets on behalf of a settlor. A trustee might furnish a memorandum of trust upon the request of a lending institution or other third party in lieu of the trust document.

The memorandum is an abstract of the trust document, containing only relevant information about the trust, such as the identity and powers or restriction of powers of the trustee relative to real property, the name of the trust's settlor, and the name and date of the trust. The identity of any party having a beneficial interest in the trust is not disclosed. The memorandum might also quote relevant sections of the trust document directly.

Like all recorded documents concerning real property, the memorandum must also contain a legal description of the real property subject to the trust, the property's parcel identification number, and information about the prior deed granting title to the trustee. The document is executed and acknowledged by the trustee in front of a notary before it is recorded in the county wherein the real property subject to the trust is located. In special cases, such as with a disclosed but unrecorded trust in the State of Ohio, the memorandum is executed by the settlor and the trustee together, attested by witnesses, and acknowledged by the settlor and trustee.

(Ohio Memorandum of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Memorandum of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Defiance County.

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