Chelan County Certificate of Trust Form

Chelan County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Chelan County Certifciate of Trust Guide
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Chelan County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Chelan County
Wenatchee, Washington 98801
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: (509) 667-6815
Recording Tips for Chelan County:
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
Cities and Jurisdictions in Chelan County
Properties in any of these areas use Chelan County forms:
- Ardenvoir
- Cashmere
- Chelan
- Chelan Falls
- Dryden
- Entiat
- Leavenworth
- Malaga
- Manson
- Monitor
- Peshastin
- Stehekin
- Wenatchee
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Chelan County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Chelan 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 Chelan County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Chelan 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 Chelan 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 Chelan County?
Recording fees in Chelan County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (509) 667-6815 for current fees.
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Washington State Certification of Trust
When doing business with a trustee, third parties (such as financial institutions) may request a certification of trust, a statutory document that certifies the existence of a trust and outlines the trustee's powers and authority to act on the trust's behalf. In Washington, the certificate, taken from section 1013 of the Uniform Trust Code, is codified at RCW 11.98.075 as part of the probate and trust law of Washington.
In lieu of presenting parties outside of the trust arrangement (essentially, anyone who is not a trust beneficiary) with the entire trust document, RCW 11.98.075 allows the trustee to supply a certificate of trust containing the essential information about the trust necessary for the transaction at hand, and not "the dispositive terms of the trust" (RCW 11.98.075(4)). This allows the settlor's estate plans to remain private, including the identity of trust beneficiaries.
The certificate requires a statement that the trust exists, along with the name and date of the trust, the identity of the trust's settlor, and the name and address of each current trustee serving the trust. The document also establishes the relevant powers of the trustee to conduct the business at hand. If there are co-trustees, the certificate also outlines how many are required to jointly act in performing trustee powers, and who among them has signing authority. Additional evidence as to the designation of the trustee and the trustee's powers may be requested in the form of excerpts from the trust instrument.
In addition, a certificate of trust also identifies anyone holding a power to revoke the trust, if applicable, and identifies how assets held by the trust are titled. In support of a real property transaction, a certificate may also provide a legal description of the subject property.
The contents of the certificate may be relied on by the recipient as fact, and offers protections for persons relying on the information. The certificate contains a statement to the effect that the representations made within have not been invalidated by any amendments made to or revocation of the trust.
A certificate of trust in Washington may be signed by any trustee or an attorney for the trust in the presence of a notary public. If the certificate is submitted for recording with the appropriate county's land records, it must conform to Washington State recording requirements.
Consult a lawyer with questions regarding certifications of trust in Washington, as each situation is unique.
(Washington COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Chelan County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Chelan County.
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