Clark County Certificate of Trust Form
Last validated September 9, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Clark County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bradley, Carpenter, Clark, Garden City, Raymond, Vienna, Willow Lake.
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Clark County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Clark County Certificate of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Clark 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
Clark County Register of Deeds
Clark, South Dakota 57225-0294
Hours: 7:30 to 5:00 Mon-Fri
Phone: (605) 532-5363
Recording Tips for Clark County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Clark County
Properties in any of these areas use Clark County forms:
- Bradley
- Carpenter
- Clark
- Garden City
- Raymond
- Vienna
- Willow Lake
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Clark County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Clark 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 Clark County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Clark 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 Clark 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 Clark County?
Recording fees in Clark County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (605) 532-5363 for current fees.
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Codified at SDCL 55-4-51.3 as part of the Uniform Trusts Act, the certificate of trust "in support of a real property transaction" is recorded in the South Dakota county where the subject property is located and "serves to document the existence of the trust...and other matters...as though the full trust instrument had been recorded" (SDCL 55-4-51.3, 55-4-51.1).
In a trust relationship, a settlor transfers property to another person (trustee), who holds it for the benefit of a third (beneficiary). In the course of their fiduciary duties, trustees may present a certificate to parties who are not beneficiaries of the trust in lieu of providing the entire trust instrument. The trust instrument, executed by the settlor, establishes the trust and sets forth directions for its administration, including designating the trustee, the trustee's powers, and identifying a trust beneficiary. The certificate of trust allows the settlor's estate plan to remain off-record by providing only the information about the trust relevant to the transaction at hand.
The document names the trust, its settlor, and each trustee empowered to act for the trust. Aside from certifying the existence of the trust and confirming it has not been revoked or modified in a way that would invalidate the statements contained within, the certificate also confirms the trustee's role and authority to act on behalf of the trust by identifying powers relevant to the transaction, how many trustees are required to carry out those powers (if there are multiple trustees) and any restrictions imposed by a court on those powers (if applicable).
When used in transactions involving real property, the certificate requires a legal description of the subject property. The document must be recorded in the South Dakota county where the subject property is located and in compliance with the recording requirements established at SDCL 43-28-23.
Pursuant to SDCL 55-4-51, the document should be signed by a trustee or settlor (grantor or trustor, as the case may be) in the presence of the notary public witnessing the sworn statements made in the certificate. Recipients may request parts of the trust instrument establishing the trustee and the relevant powers (55-4-52). Persons entering transactions may rely on the statements within the certificate without further inquiry (55-4-53).
Consult a lawyer with questions about South Dakota trusts and certificates of trust, as each situation is unique.
(South Dakota COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Clark 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 Clark County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Clark 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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