Washington County Memorandum of Trust Form
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Washington County Memorandum of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Washington County Memorandum of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Washington County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Charlestown Town Clerk
Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 / Recording until 3:45
Phone: (401) 364-1200
Exeter Town Clerk
Exeter, Rhode Island 02822
Hours: 9:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (401) 294-3891
Hopkinton Town Clerk
Hopkinton, Rhode Island 02833
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (401) 377-7777
Narragansett Town Clerk
Narragansett , Rhode Island 02882
Hours: 8:30am and 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (401) 782-0623
New Shoreham Town Clerk
New Shoreham, Rhode Island 02807
Hours: 9:00 to 3:00 M-F
Phone: (401) 466-3200
North Kingstown Town Clerk
North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 3:30
Phone: (401) 268-1554
Richmond Town Clerk
Wyoming, Rhode Island 02898
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm
Phone: (401) 539-9000 Ext. 9
South Kingstown Town Clerk
Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (401) 789-9331 Ext 1236
Westerly Town Clerk
Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
Hours: 8:30 to 4:15 M-F
Phone: (401) 348-2500
Recording Tips for Washington County:
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Washington County
Properties in any of these areas use Washington County forms:
- Ashaway
- Block Island
- Bradford
- Carolina
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hope Valley
- Hopkinton
- Kenyon
- Kingston
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Peace Dale
- Rockville
- Saunderstown
- Shannock
- Slocum
- Wakefield
- West Kingston
- Westerly
- Wood River Junction
- Wyoming
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Washington County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Washington 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 Washington County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County?
Recording fees in Washington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (401) 364-1200 for current fees.
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Rhode Island Affidavit or Memorandum of Trust
R.I.G.L. 34-4-27 requires that either the trust agreement or a memorandum of trust be recorded when a trustee conveys real property held in trust. Prior to the ratification of this statute, trustees were required to record the trust instrument -- the document executed by the settlor that designates the trustee, the trust beneficiaries, and the provisions for the trustee's management of trust assets. Now, trustees in Rhode Island have the option to record an affidavit or memorandum of trust, allowing the trust instrument to remain off-record (thereby keeping the settlor's estate plans private to nonessential parties). Third parties (that is, neither the settlor nor the trustee) entering into transactions with a trustee may rely on the statements provided in the affidavit or memorandum of trust as fact.
The affidavit evidences the trustee's authority to convey title to real property held in the trust and acts as a summary of essential terms of the trust instrument. It contains such information as the name, date, settlor, and original trustee of the trust. In addition, it names all currently acting trustees and contains statements as to (1) the trustee's authority regarding real property transactions and (2) the ability of the trust to be revoked or terminated.
In addition, the instrument details the conditions under which the trustees may be replaced and a successor trustee appointed. It also shares the conditions upon which the trust terminates and, if the trust is revocable, the conditions upon which the trust becomes irrevocable. For example, the affidavit might state that the trust becomes irrevocable upon the settlor's death, as is the case with living trusts. If applicable, the affidavit should include the date and place of the settlor's death.
A memorandum of trust must be executed "either by each settlor of the trust, or by each current trustee" and notarized before being recorded in the municipality where the subject property is situated (R.I.G.L. 34-4-24(a)).
Consult an attorney with questions about Rhode Island trusts and the affidavit/memorandum of trust.
(Rhode Island MOT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Washington County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Washington County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Washington 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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