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Collin County Certificate of Trust Form

Collin County Certificate of Trust Form

Collin County Certificate of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 11/29/2024
Collin County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Collin County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document Last Validated 8/7/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Collin County Clerk
Address:
Administration Bldg - 2300 Bloomdale Rd, Suite 2106
McKinney, Texas 75071

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: 972-548-4185 (McKinney) 972-424-1460 ext. 4185 (Metro)

Recording Tips for Collin County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Collin County

Properties in any of these areas use Collin County forms:

  • Allen
  • Anna
  • Blue Ridge
  • Celina
  • Copeville
  • Dallas
  • Farmersville
  • Frisco
  • Josephine
  • Lavon
  • Mckinney
  • Melissa
  • Nevada
  • Plano
  • Princeton
  • Prosper
  • Westminster
  • Weston
  • Wylie

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Collin County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Collin 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 Collin County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Collin 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 Collin 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 Collin County?

Recording fees in Collin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 972-548-4185 (McKinney) 972-424-1460 ext. 4185 (Metro) for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A certification of trust is a document that contains relevant details about an established trust containing real property. It is governed by Texas Property Code Sec. 114.086. A certification of trust validates the existence of the trust by identifying its full name, the date it was established, the names of the settlor (grantor) and trustees, the trustees' powers, and other details as needed. This is important because it allows the actual trust agreement, which is generally not recorded, to remain private.

The form is executed by the trustee and signed by the trustee and grantor (who can be the same person) and recorded in the office of the county recorder in any Texas county in which all or a portion of the real property is located. In order to facilitate a transfer of real property into a trust, financial institutions may require the trustee to furnish a certification of trust. In addition, third parties may request a certification of trust to confirm the trustee has the authority to transfer real property out of the trust.

(Texas Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Collin County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Collin County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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