Luzerne County Certificate of Trust Form
Last validated October 9, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Luzerne County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Beach Haven, Bear Creek, Cambra, Conyngham, Dallas, Drifton, Drums, Duryea and 31 more.
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Luzerne County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Luzerne County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Recorder of Deeds - County Courthouse
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18711
Hours: 9:00am to 4:20 pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (570) 825-1641
Recording Tips for Luzerne County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Luzerne County
Properties in any of these areas use Luzerne County forms:
- Beach Haven
- Bear Creek
- Cambra
- Conyngham
- Dallas
- Drifton
- Drums
- Duryea
- Ebervale
- Freeland
- Glen Lyon
- Harleigh
- Harveys Lake
- Hazleton
- Hunlock Creek
- Huntington Mills
- Kingston
- Lattimer Mines
- Lehman
- Luzerne
- Milnesville
- Mountain Top
- Nanticoke
- Nescopeck
- Pittston
- Plymouth
- Rock Glen
- Saint Johns
- Shavertown
- Shawanese
- Shickshinny
- Sugarloaf
- Sweet Valley
- Sybertsville
- Wapwallopen
- Weston
- White Haven
- Wilkes Barre
- Wyoming
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Luzerne County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Luzerne 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 Luzerne County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne County?
Recording fees in Luzerne County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (570) 825-1641 for current fees.
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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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Luzerne 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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