Baylor County Appointment of Substitute Trustee for Deed of Trust Form
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Baylor County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form
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Baylor County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines
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Baylor County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Baylor County Clerk
Seymour, Texas 76380
Hours: 8:30am to 12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (940) 889-3322
Recording Tips for Baylor County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt
Cities and Jurisdictions in Baylor County
Properties in any of these areas use Baylor County forms:
- Seymour
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Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Baylor County you only need to order once.
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Are there any recurring fees?
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How much does it cost to record in Baylor County?
Recording fees in Baylor County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (940) 889-3322 for current fees.
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This form is used to substitute a trustee in a Deed of Trust Document. This is frequently done when the Deed of Trust is in default and the current trustee can't or won't act. This document is executed by the Beneficiary/lender, assignee, representative, attorney or mortgage servicer.
"Substitute trustee" means a person appointed by the current mortgagee or mortgage servicer under the terms of the security instrument to exercise the power of sale. Sec. 51.0001.(7)
Sec. 51.0075. AUTHORITY OF TRUSTEE OR SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE.
(a) A trustee or substitute trustee may set reasonable conditions for conducting the public sale if the conditions are announced before bidding is opened for the first sale of the day held by the trustee or substitute trustee.
(b) A trustee or substitute trustee is not a debt collector.
(c) Notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, a mortgagee may appoint or may authorize a mortgage servicer to appoint a substitute trustee or substitute trustees to succeed to all title, powers, and duties of the original trustee. A mortgagee or mortgage servicer may make an appointment or authorization under this subsection by power of attorney, corporate resolution, or other written instrument.
(d) A mortgage servicer may authorize an attorney to appoint a substitute trustee or substitute trustees on behalf of a mortgagee under Subsection (c).
(e) The name and a street address for a trustee or substitute trustees shall be disclosed on the notice required by Section 51.002(b).
(f) The purchase price in a sale held by a trustee or substitute trustee under this section is due and payable without delay on acceptance of the bid or within such reasonable time as may be agreed upon by the purchaser and the trustee or substitute trustee if the purchaser makes such request for additional time to deliver the purchase price. The trustee or substitute trustee shall disburse the proceeds of the sale as provided by law.
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Important: Your property must be located in Baylor County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Appointment of Substitute Trustee for Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Baylor County.
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