Lavaca County Deed of Trust and Promissory Note Form
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Lavaca County Deed of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Lavaca County Texas Deed of Trust Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Lavaca County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Lavaca County Promissory Note Form
Note secured by Deed of Trust, fill in the blank.
Lavaca County Promissory Note Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Lavaca 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.
Lavaca County Annual Accounting Statement Form
Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.
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Where to Record Your Documents
County Clerk's Office
Hallettsville, Texas 77964
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm / Wed only closed from 12:00 - 1:00pm
Phone: (361) 798-3612
Recording Tips for Lavaca County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Lavaca County
Properties in any of these areas use Lavaca County forms:
- Hallettsville
- Moulton
- Shiner
- Sublime
- Sweet Home
- Yoakum
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lavaca County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Lavaca 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 Lavaca County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Lavaca 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 Lavaca 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 Lavaca County?
Recording fees in Lavaca County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (361) 798-3612 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 Lavaca 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 Lavaca County.
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