Duval County Certificate of Trust Form

Last validated May 25, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Duval County Certificate of Trust Form

Duval County Certificate of Trust Form

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

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Duval County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Duval County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document Last Validated 5/25/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Duval County Clerk

Address:
400 E. Gravis 1st Floor / PO Box 248
San Diego, Texas 78384

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Phone: (361) 279-6272 or 6249

Recording Tips for Duval County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Duval County

Properties in any of these areas use Duval County forms:

  • Benavides
  • Concepcion
  • Freer
  • Realitos
  • San Diego

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Duval County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Duval County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (361) 279-6272 or 6249 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 Duval County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Duval County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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