Snohomish County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Snohomish County Certifciate of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Snohomish County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Additional Washington and Snohomish County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Snohomish County Auditor: Recording
Address:
Robert J. Drewel Building - 3000 Rockefeller Ave, 1st floor
Everett, Washington 98201
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-5:00; Fri 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:00
Phone: (425) 388-3483
Recording Tips for Snohomish County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization
Cities and Jurisdictions in Snohomish County
Properties in any of these areas use Snohomish County forms:
- Arlington
- Bothell
- Darrington
- Edmonds
- Everett
- Gold Bar
- Granite Falls
- Index
- Lake Stevens
- Lynnwood
- Marysville
- Mill Creek
- Monroe
- Mountlake Terrace
- Mukilteo
- North Lakewood
- Silvana
- Snohomish
- Stanwood
- Startup
- Sultan
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Snohomish 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 Snohomish County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish County?
Recording fees in Snohomish County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (425) 388-3483 for current fees.
Have other questions? Contact our support team
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 Snohomish County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Snohomish County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Snohomish County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
Save Time and Money
Get your Snohomish County Certificate of Trust form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.
4.8 out of 5 - ( 4569 Reviews )
Jeffrey S.
February 1st, 2024
Web site was clear to understand and easy to use. Found what I needed quickly and crossed it off my to do list. Thanks, JS
We are grateful for your feedback and looking forward to serving you again. Thank you!
Chanda C.
June 2nd, 2020
It's going well so far!
Thank you!
Kimberly B.
September 22nd, 2020
Absolutely recommend Deeds.com! The process to recording your document is explained step by step. If you have any questions, you just send a message and almost instantly a staff member will reply. Super quick processing. I uploaded my document late Friday afternoon, it was reviewed by Deeds.com staff and sent to the county for recording on Monday. By Tuesday, my document was successfully recorded by the County Recorder's Office and a copy of my recorded document was available for me, as well!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Robert B.
January 18th, 2019
Liked the fact that the forms were fill in the blank. Good to have the option of re-doing them if needed, and I needed ;)
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Sonya B.
January 8th, 2022
Easy to order what I needed.
Thank you!
Leesa N.
December 29th, 2022
Easy, Fast, Inexpensive and Responsive!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
R Rodney H.
January 29th, 2019
Excellent service--I got just the information I needed quickly and reasonably priced. I am glad to know of this service for future needs, as an individual, in this sector. Cheers, RRH
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Bruce B.
April 30th, 2020
Worked great and was easy to use
Thanks Bruce, glad we could help.
Adriana B.
December 29th, 2023
The explanations about the processes and descriptions of the forms makes it easy to understand which forms to use.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Pegi B.
January 24th, 2022
This service is fast and easy to use. We will definitely use this service again. Thank you.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Evelyn R.
July 16th, 2020
Filing my deed through your service was great. All directions were clear and specific; it was very easy to upload the documents and most of all feedback from your office was professional and very timely. You service was excellent. Thank you!! Thank you so very much!!
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Jeffrey B.
August 1st, 2021
Love Deeds.com! I was a little confused as to how to go about Quitclaiming, but you made it very easy! Thank you SO much!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Robert D L.
July 31st, 2023
Found the forms to be very easy to use, instructions very clear and helpful. Recording office was surprised the forms were exactly what they required. Thank you
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Dana H.
September 8th, 2021
Thanks for making this process a seamless one! I love Deeds.com and will recommend it to others!
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
JOHN F.
May 24th, 2023
Quick and easy! I had previously prepared a Lady Bird deed, submitted it through Deeds.com and it was accepted/recorded by my county in just a few hours. The Deed.com $21 fee was well worth it as I saved fuel, tolls and parking costs not to mention at least 2-3 hours of my time that it would've taken to get downtown and back home!
Thanks for the feedback John. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Have an amazing day!