Vernon County Certificate of Trust Form
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Vernon County Certificate of Trust Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Vernon County Register of Deeds
Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (608) 637-5371
Recording Tips for Vernon County:
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization
Cities and Jurisdictions in Vernon County
Properties in any of these areas use Vernon County forms:
- Chaseburg
- Coon Valley
- De Soto
- Genoa
- Hillsboro
- La Farge
- Ontario
- Readstown
- Stoddard
- Viroqua
- Westby
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How do I get my forms?
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Vernon County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon County?
Recording fees in Vernon County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (608) 637-5371 for current fees.
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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.
(Wisconsin COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Vernon County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Vernon County.
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