West Virginia Certification of Trust

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About the West Virginia Certification of Trust

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How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list on the left
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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The certification of trust is part of the Uniform Trust Code, codified in West Virginia at 44D-10-1013, and provides protection for parties doing business with trustees. The document "need not contain the dispositive terms of a trust" ( 44D-10-1013(d)) and, in West Virginia, is generally not recorded with land records. Rather, the certification is presented to third parties such as banks or other financial institutions doing business with a trustee.

Executed by any trustee, the certificate contains only the pertinent information required for the business at hand and is a basic summary of the trust instrument. It states that the trust exists and that it has not been revoked or modified in a way that would invalidate the information presented within. In addition, it requires the name of each settlor and acting trustee; the trustee's relevant powers; the name of anyone having a power to revoke the trust; the trust's taxpayer identification number; and the name by which the trust vests title to property. The form also details the signing authority of co-trustees, if applicable.

Each situation is unique, so contact an attorney with questions about the certification of trust or any other issue relating to trusts in West Virginia.

(West Virginia COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Cheryl S.

"quick response"

— Bryan A.

"Very easy thank you for this quick process."

— STACIA V.

"I filled out the forms that were somewhat easy. I was surprised that it was recorded by the county r…"

— Craig L.

"So far so good. I will let you know after a successful recordation of the deed."

— Susan Z.

"Helpful website. Couldn't use the forms for my situation and area"

Common Uses for Certification of Trust

Transfer property as part of estate administration
Distribute inherited property among multiple heirs
Record a trust's ownership interest with the county
Facilitate the sale of trust-held real estate
Distribute real estate to beneficiaries of an estate
Sell estate property to satisfy debts or obligations
Provide evidence that a trustee has authority to transact

Compare other West Virginia deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Correction Deed Deed of Trust and Promissory Note Release of Deed of Trust Installment Land Contract Memorandum of Land Contract Release of Memorandum of Contract Easement Deed Termination of Easement Transfer on Death Deed Transfer on Death Revocation Affidavit of Heirship Personal Representative Deed Trustee Deed Mineral Deed Quitclaim Mineral Deed Special Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property Special Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property Disclaimer of Interest Memorandum of Trust Notice of Lis Pendens Release of Lis Pendens

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our certification of trust forms are specifically formatted for each county in West Virginia.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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