Summit County Trustee Deed Form

Last validated June 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Summit County Trustee Deed Form

Summit County Trustee Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/17/2026
Summit County Trustee Deed Guide

Summit County Trustee Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/1/2026
Summit County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Summit County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

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Document Last Validated 5/14/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Summit County Fiscal Officer: Recording Division

Address:
175 S Main St, Rm 400
Akron, Ohio 44308

Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday / Same-day recording until 3:30 pm

Phone: 330-643-2712, 2713, 2720

Recording Tips for Summit County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Summit County

Properties in any of these areas use Summit County forms:

  • Akron
  • Barberton
  • Bath
  • Clinton
  • Cuyahoga Falls
  • Fairlawn
  • Green
  • Hudson
  • Lakemore
  • Macedonia
  • Munroe Falls
  • Northfield
  • Peninsula
  • Richfield
  • Stow
  • Tallmadge
  • Twinsburg

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Summit County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Summit County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 330-643-2712, 2713, 2720 for current fees.

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Ohio Trustee's Deed

Ohio Revised Code Section 5302.09 outlines the general form of a deed for use by individuals serving as fiduciaries, including trustees. A fiduciary is a person who is appointed to manage someone else's assets, often for the benefit of a third party.

Trustee's deeds are used in trust administration to convey real property out of a trust. A settlor creates a trust, typically for estate planning purposes, and funds it with assets that can include both real and personal property. The trustee controls the trust's assets for the settlor, according to the terms of the trust document. If the settlor directs the trustee to transfer real property out of the trust, the trustee executes a trustee's deed; the settlor is not involved in the conveyance. This is useful because leaving the settlor's name off the transfer it maintains his/her privacy.

In Ohio, the basic trustee's deed is similar to a quitclaim deed, in that it offers no warranty of title. Depending on the situation, the trustee might add guarantees to bring the deed in line with special warranty or warranty deeds.

The trustee's deed must fulfill all requirements for instruments affecting real property in the State of Ohio (legal description, Parcel ID, prior instrument reference, etc.). In addition, it names the trustee as the grantor and provides basic information about the trust under which the trustee is acting. A memorandum of trust (O.R.C. 5301.255) is sometimes included to verify the trust's existence and the trustee's authority to act on behalf of the trust. As with other instruments, the deed requires a signature and acknowledgment in the presence of a notary. It is recorded in the county where the property is situated.

Trust law can quickly become complicated, and each situation is unique. Contact a lawyer with any specific questions and for guidance on trust law.

(Ohio Trustee Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Summit County.

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