Hancock County Certification of Trust Form

Last validated May 4, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Hancock County Certificate of Trust Form

Hancock County Certificate of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 5/4/2026
Hancock County Certificate of Trust Guide

Hancock County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/22/2026
Hancock County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Hancock County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document Last Validated 4/30/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Hancock County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Hancock County Clerk

Address:
102 North Court St / PO Box 367
New Cumberland, West Virginia 26047

Hours: 7:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (304) 564-3311 x266

Recording Tips for Hancock County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hancock County

Properties in any of these areas use Hancock County forms:

  • Chester
  • New Cumberland
  • New Manchester
  • Newell
  • Weirton

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hancock County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Hancock 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 Hancock County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Hancock County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Hancock 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 Hancock County?

Recording fees in Hancock County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 564-3311 x266 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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.

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Important: Your property must be located in Hancock County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Certification of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Hancock County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Hancock County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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