Nicholas County Certification of Trust Form

Last validated April 8, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Nicholas County Certificate of Trust Form

Nicholas County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/8/2026
Nicholas County Certificate of Trust Guide

Nicholas County Certificate of Trust Guide

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Document Last Validated 3/26/2026
Nicholas County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Nicholas County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document Last Validated 12/9/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Nicholas County Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 700 Main St
Summersville, West Virginia 26651-1444

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (304) 872-7820

Recording Tips for Nicholas County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Have the property address and parcel number ready

Cities and Jurisdictions in Nicholas County

Properties in any of these areas use Nicholas County forms:

  • Belva
  • Birch River
  • Calvin
  • Canvas
  • Craigsville
  • Dixie
  • Drennen
  • Fenwick
  • Gilboa
  • Keslers Cross Lanes
  • Leivasy
  • Mount Lookout
  • Mount Nebo
  • Nettie
  • Pool
  • Richwood
  • Summersville
  • Swiss
  • Tioga

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Nicholas County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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 Nicholas County?

Recording fees in Nicholas County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 872-7820 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.

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

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

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

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Nicholas 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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