Hardin County Appointment of Substitute Trustee for Deed of Trust Form

Last validated September 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Hardin County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Batson, Kountze, Lumberton, Saratoga, Silsbee, Sour Lake, Thicket, Village Mills and 1 more.

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Hardin County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

Hardin County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

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Document last validated 9/17/2026
Hardin County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

Hardin County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

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Hardin County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee Document

Hardin County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee Document

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Document last validated 6/15/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Hardin County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Hardin County

Address:
300 Monroe, Suite B-110 / PO Box 38
Kountze, Texas 77625

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Phone: (409)246-5185

Recording Tips for Hardin County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hardin County

Properties in any of these areas use Hardin County forms:

  • Batson
  • Kountze
  • Lumberton
  • Saratoga
  • Silsbee
  • Sour Lake
  • Thicket
  • Village Mills
  • Votaw

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hardin County

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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Hardin County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Hardin 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 Hardin 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 Hardin County?

Recording fees in Hardin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (409)246-5185 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 Hardin County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Appointment of Substitute Trustee for Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Hardin County.

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