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Fort Bend County Certificate of Trust Form

Fort Bend County Certificate of Trust Form

Fort Bend 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
Fort Bend County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

North Annex Office
Address:
22333 Grand Corner Dr
Katy, Texas 77494

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm

Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)

East Annex Office
Address:
307 Texas Parkway at Hwy 90A
Missouri City, Texas 77489

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm

Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)

County Clerk - Main Office
Address:
301 Jackson St
Richmond, Texas 77469

Hours: Mon & Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tue, Wed & Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm

Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)

Recording Tips for Fort Bend County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Fort Bend County

Properties in any of these areas use Fort Bend County forms:

  • Beasley
  • Fresno
  • Fulshear
  • Guy
  • Houston
  • Katy
  • Kendleton
  • Missouri City
  • Needville
  • Orchard
  • Richmond
  • Rosenberg
  • Simonton
  • Stafford
  • Sugar Land
  • Thompsons

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Fort Bend County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Fort Bend County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated) 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 Fort Bend County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Fort Bend 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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