Sterling County Appointment of Substitute Trustee for Deed of Trust Form
Last validated September 17, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Sterling County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Sterling City.
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Sterling County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form
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Sterling County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines
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Sterling County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee Document
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Sterling County Clerk
Sterling City, Texas 76951
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon - Thu; 8:30 to 2:00 Fri
Phone: (325) 378-5191
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Properties in any of these areas use Sterling County forms:
- Sterling City
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Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Sterling County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
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Are there any recurring fees?
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How much does it cost to record in Sterling County?
Recording fees in Sterling County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (325) 378-5191 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 Sterling 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 Sterling County.
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