Portsmouth City Certificate of Trust Form

Portsmouth City Certificate of Trust Form
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Portsmouth City Certificate of Trust Guide
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Portsmouth City Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Portsmouth Circuit Court Clerk
Portsmouth, Virginia 23705-1217
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (757) 393-8671
Recording Tips for Portsmouth City:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Portsmouth City
Properties in any of these areas use Portsmouth City forms:
- Portsmouth
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How do I get my forms?
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Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Portsmouth City you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
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How much does it cost to record in Portsmouth City?
Recording fees in Portsmouth City vary. Contact the recorder's office at (757) 393-8671 for current fees.
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Signed by a currently acting trustee, a certification or certificate of trust under Va. Code Ann. 64.2-804 is a document summarizing a trust in lieu of the trust instrument, and contains certified statements affirmed by the trustee in the presence of a notary public. The document confirms the existence of the subject trust and the trustee's capacity and relevant powers, and is presented in support of a transaction involving trust property.
A certificate of trust is frequently recorded alongside a trustee's deed or acquisition of real property by the trust, though recording of the document is not required by Virginia Code. Instead of disclosing the settlor's estate plan by providing the entire trust instrument, the certificate allows a trustee to provide parties outside of the trust arrangement (anyone who is not a trust beneficiary) only the essential information necessary to conduct the business at hand. Recipients of a certificate "may assume without inquiry the existence of the facts contained" within it ( 64.2-804(F)).
Requirements of a certificate include statements that the trust exists and that it has not been revoked or modified in a way that would invalidate the contents of the certificate. The form presents basic information, such as the trust's name and date; the identities of the settlor and the current trustee; the trust's identification number; and the name by which property is titled to the trust. In addition, the document identifies anyone who can revoke the trust and, if there are co-trustees, the specifications for authenticating documents relating to the trust.
Further, the document enumerates the powers of the trustee pertaining to the transaction for which the certificate is presented. These may include powers under the Uniform Trust Code, codified at 64.2-7 of the Virginia Code. Recipients of a certificate can also request excerpts of the trust instrument and any amendments thereto that designate the trustee and establish these powers.
Consult a lawyer with questions about trusts and certifications of trust in Virginia.
(Virginia COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Portsmouth City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Portsmouth City.
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