Galveston County Appointment of Substitute Trustee for Deed of Trust Form
Galveston County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form
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Galveston County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines
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Galveston County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
League City Branch
League City, Texas 77573
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (281) 316-8732
Galveston County Clerk
Galveston, Texas 77552-7253
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (409) 766-2200
Recording Tips for Galveston County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Galveston County
Properties in any of these areas use Galveston County forms:
- Bacliff
- Dickinson
- Friendswood
- Galveston
- Gilchrist
- High Island
- Hitchcock
- Kemah
- La Marque
- League City
- Port Bolivar
- Santa Fe
- Texas City
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Galveston County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Galveston County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Galveston 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 Galveston County?
Recording fees in Galveston County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (281) 316-8732 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.
(Texas Appointment of Substitute Trustee Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Texas only.
Important: Your property must be located in Galveston 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 Galveston County.
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