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Ritchie County Certification of Trust Form

Ritchie County Certificate of Trust Form

Ritchie County Certificate of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 8/19/2025
Ritchie County Certificate of Trust Guide

Ritchie County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/14/2025
Ritchie County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Ritchie County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/29/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Ritchie County Clerk
Address:
115 E Main St, Rm 201
Harrisville, West Virginia 26362

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (304) 643-2164 Ext 221

Recording Tips for Ritchie County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ritchie County

Properties in any of these areas use Ritchie County forms:

  • Auburn
  • Berea
  • Cairo
  • Ellenboro
  • Harrisville
  • Macfarlan
  • Pennsboro
  • Petroleum
  • Pullman
  • Smithville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ritchie County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Ritchie 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie County?

Recording fees in Ritchie County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 643-2164 Ext 221 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 Ritchie County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Ritchie 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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