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Racine County Certificate of Trust Form

Racine County Certificate of Trust Form

Racine County Certificate of Trust Form

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Document Last Validated 7/10/2025
Racine County Certificate of Trust Guide

Racine County Certificate of Trust Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/13/2025
Racine County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Racine County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

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Document Last Validated 7/23/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Racine County Register of Deeds
Address:
Courthouse - 730 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, Wisconsin 53403

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Phone: (262) 636-3208

Burlington Office
Address:
300 N Pine St
Burlington, Wisconsin 53105

Hours:

Phone: Document drop off only

Recording Tips for Racine County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Have the property address and parcel number ready
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Racine County

Properties in any of these areas use Racine County forms:

  • Burlington
  • Caledonia
  • Franksville
  • Kansasville
  • Racine
  • Rochester
  • Sturtevant
  • Union Grove
  • Waterford

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Racine County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Racine County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (262) 636-3208 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

The certificate of trust is an unrecorded document executed by a trustee and presented to a party doing business with the trustee (such as a financial institution). The document is codified as part of the Wisconsin Trust Code at Wis. Stat. 701.1013.

In a trust arrangement, a settlor transfers assets another person who, as trustee, manages them for the benefit of the trust beneficiary. In lieu of presenting the entire trust instrument, which generally goes unrecorded in order to protect the settlor's estate plans, the certificate is an abstract containing only the information required of the trustee in order to conduct the business at hand. The document certifies that the trust exists and that the trustee has the authority to act in the pending transaction on behalf of the trust.

The certificate includes a statement that the trust exists and contains the name and date of the trust; the names of the settlor and all currently acting trustees; an inventory of the relevant powers of the trustee; and the name by which the trust vests title to property. The form also identifies anyone who holds a power to revoke the trust, and, when there are co-trustees, stipulates the authority of the trustees to authenticate trust documents. Additionally, the certificate requires a statement that the trust has not been modified, amended, or revoked so as to invalidate the facts presented.

In most cases, the certificate is not recorded. It may sometimes accompany a conveyance of real property out of the trust (a trustee's deed), verifying that the trustee has the authority to convey real property and confirming that the property is subject to the trust by providing the legal description of the property, as found in the trust agreement or conveyancing instrument into trust.

Statements made in the certificate may be relied on as fact; Wis. Stat. 701.1013 provides protection for persons relying in good faith on the information presented in the certificate. In addition to the certificate, the trustee may furnish excerpts from the trust instrument designating the trustee and establishing the trustee's power to act in the business at hand. Recipients of a certificate requesting that the trustee furnish the entire trust instrument, however, are open to liability.

The certificate may be signed by any trustee in the presence of a notary public. If the document is submitted for recording, it must conform to standards for recording established at Wis. Stat. 59.43(2m).

Consult a lawyer with questions regarding trusts and certifications of trust in Wisconsin, as each situation is unique.

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

This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Racine County.

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