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Ellis County Deed of Trust and Promissory Note Form

Ellis County Deed of Trust Form

Ellis County Deed of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/20/2025
Ellis County Texas Deed of Trust Guidelines

Ellis County Texas Deed of Trust Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/25/2025
Ellis County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Ellis County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/28/2025
Ellis County Promissory Note Form

Ellis County Promissory Note Form

Note secured by Deed of Trust, fill in the blank.

Document Last Validated 8/13/2025
Ellis County Promissory Note Guidelines

Ellis County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/11/2025
Ellis County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Ellis County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

This Promissory Note is filled in and highlighted, showing how the guideline information, can be interpreted into the document.

Document Last Validated 6/11/2025
Ellis County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Ellis County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.

Document Last Validated 4/7/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Ellis County Clerk Office
Address:
109 S Jackson St / PO Box 250
Waxahachie, Texas 75168

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Phone: (972) 825-5070

Recording Tips for Ellis County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ellis County

Properties in any of these areas use Ellis County forms:

  • Avalon
  • Bardwell
  • Ennis
  • Ferris
  • Forreston
  • Italy
  • Maypearl
  • Midlothian
  • Milford
  • Palmer
  • Red Oak
  • Waxahachie

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ellis County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Ellis County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (972) 825-5070 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A deed of trust (DOT) is a document that conveys title to real property to a trustee as security for a loan until the grantor (borrower) repays the lender according to terms defined in a promissory note. It's similar to a mortgage but differs - mortgages only include two parties (borrower and lender). In Texas a Deed of Trust is the preferred lending instrument.

There are three parties to a deed of trust: the borrower (grantor), the lender (beneficiary), and the trustee. The trustee, typically a title agency or other disinterested party, serves two purposes: to initiate the foreclosure process for the lender if the borrower defaults on the loan, and to transfer (reconvey) the property back to the borrower after the debt is paid in full.

This DOT includes a power of sale clause, this can be beneficial to the lender, saving time and expense in the case of a foreclosure. Sec.51.0074. DUTIES OF TRUSTEE.
(a) One or more persons may be authorized to exercise the power of sale under a security instrument.
(b) A trustee may not be:
(1) assigned a duty under a security instrument other than to exercise the power of sale in accordance with the terms of the security instrument; or
(2) held to the obligations of a fiduciary of the mortgagor or mortgagee.

Use these forms to finance real property; residential, rental, condominiums, vacant land, and planned unit developments. A promissory note secured by a deed of trust, that include stringent default terms can be beneficial to the lender, typical of owner financing, investor financing, etc.

(Texas Deed of Trust Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed example)

For use in Texas only.

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

This Deed of Trust and Promissory Note meets all recording requirements specific to Ellis County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Ellis 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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