Putnam County Memorandum of Trust Form

Last validated July 23, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Putnam County Memorandum of Trust Form

Putnam County Memorandum of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/23/2026
Putnam County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust

Putnam County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/7/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Putnam County Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 245 E Main St, Suite 202
Ottawa, Ohio 45875

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. recording till 4:15 pm

Phone: (419) 523-6490

Recording Tips for Putnam County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

Cities and Jurisdictions in Putnam County

Properties in any of these areas use Putnam County forms:

  • Belmore
  • Cloverdale
  • Columbus Grove
  • Continental
  • Dupont
  • Fort Jennings
  • Glandorf
  • Kalida
  • Leipsic
  • Miller City
  • Ottawa
  • Ottoville
  • Pandora
  • Vaughnsville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Putnam County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Putnam County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (419) 523-6490 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 Putnam County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Putnam 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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