Lackawanna County Certificate of Trust Form

Last validated September 7, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Lackawanna County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Archbald, Carbondale, Chinchilla, Clarks Summit, Dalton, Dickson City, Elmhurst, Fleetville and 12 more.

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Lackawanna County Certificate of Trust Form

Lackawanna County Certificate of Trust Form

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Document last validated 8/28/2026
Lackawanna County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Lackawanna County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document last validated 9/7/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Recorder of Deeds

Address:
123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 218
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503

Hours: 9:00am to 3:45pm M-F

Phone: (570) 963-6775

Recording Tips for Lackawanna County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lackawanna County

Properties in any of these areas use Lackawanna County forms:

  • Archbald
  • Carbondale
  • Chinchilla
  • Clarks Summit
  • Dalton
  • Dickson City
  • Elmhurst
  • Fleetville
  • Jermyn
  • Jessup
  • La Plume
  • Moosic
  • Moscow
  • Old Forge
  • Olyphant
  • Peckville
  • Ransom
  • Scranton
  • Taylor
  • Waverly

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lackawanna County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Lackawanna County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (570) 963-6775 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Find the laws regarding certificates of trust at section 7790.3 of the Pennsylvania Statutes.

A trustee is a person or entity who holds title to a trust's assets on behalf of a settlor. Trustees use an official document called a certificate of trust to validate the trust's existence and confirm their authority to act on its behalf.

In order to facilitate transactions dealing with real property in a trust, lenders may require the trustee to furnish a certificate of trust. Third parties may also request a certificate to confirm the trustee has the authority, for example, to transfer real property out of the trust and to them.

The certificate presents essential information about the (unrecorded) full trust instrument, while protecting the confidentiality of its specific details. A recipient of a certificate may still request copies of certain sections of the trust instrument, particularly those establishing the appointment of a trustee and the trustee's powers, as well as amendments to the trust, but the request opens up certain liabilities, as enumerated in P.S. 7790.3(e),(h).

Section 7790.3 governs the contents and effect of the certificate. Requirements of the certificate include basic information such as the name of the settlor of the trust, the type of trust, the taxpayer identification number assigned to the trust, the acting trustee's name, and the relevant powers of the trustee. The trustee executes and signs the certificate and submits it for recording in the county in which the real property with which the trust is concerned is located.

(Pennsylvania COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Lackawanna County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Lackawanna County.

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