Berkeley County Certification of Trust Form
Berkeley County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Berkeley County Certificate of Trust Form
Berkeley County Certificate of Trust Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Berkeley County Certificate of Trust Guide
Berkeley County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Berkeley County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
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Additional West Virginia and Berkeley County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Berkeley County Clerk
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Phone: (304) 264-1927
Recording Tips for Berkeley County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction
Cities and Jurisdictions in Berkeley County
Properties in any of these areas use Berkeley County forms:
- Bunker Hill
- Falling Waters
- Gerrardstown
- Glengary
- Hedgesville
- Inwood
- Martinsburg
- Ridgeway
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Berkeley County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Berkeley 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 Berkeley County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley County?
Recording fees in Berkeley County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 264-1927 for current fees.
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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)
Important: Your property must be located in Berkeley County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certification of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Berkeley County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Berkeley County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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