Iowa Certificate of Trust

Name: Iowa Certificate of Trust
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About the Iowa Certificate of Trust

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Under Iowa Code 633A.4604, the certification of trust is an official document confirming the terms of a trust as they relate to a specific transaction. Trustees wishing to enter into a transaction in the trust's name may be asked to present a certification of trust to prove the trust's existence and the trustee's authority to enter into the transaction.

A certificate of trust presents the name and date of the trust under which the trustee is acting, as well as the identities of the trust's settlor and trustees. The document provides the name by which the trust will hold title to trust assets, and includes the trust's taxpayer identification number (TIN).

If there is more than one trustee, the certificate identifies who has authority to sign documents relating to the trust and how many co-trustees are required to sign. The document also enumerates the trustee's powers relative to the transaction at hand, and includes the name of any person able to revoke the trust, if applicable. Like other documents affecting real property, the certificate should include the legal description of the subject property.

Finally, the certificate requires statements that the trust has not been revoked, modified, or amended in any manner to cause the representations contained within to be incorrect; that the document is being signed by all acting trustees; and that the certificate is sworn and subscribed to under penalty of perjury before a notary public (Iowa Code 633A.4604(2)).

The statements contained within the certificate may be relied on as if they were fact, but recipients of a certification of trust may request copies of the sections of the trust instrument designating the trustee and conferring the trustee's powers pursuant to Iowa Code 633A.4604(4). A recipient requesting the entire trust document may be liable for damages if a court finds they acted unreasonably in their request (Iowa Code 633A.4604(6)).

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

(Iowa Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Jeane W.

"I needed to add my partner to my warranty deed and deeds.com made it easy to understand what form I …"

— Rosie R.

"LOVE THIS!! I am a REALTORand from time to time I have had to take documents for filing. I'm so glad…"

— Kerry G.

"Could not be happier with the deeds here. Long time customer and never had a problem, they always ha…"

— Dawn L.

"Not totally satisfied as unable to edit as needed on signature page of the deed. I want to be able t…"

— Larry P.

"Easy to follow step by step in completing form. Filing successful on first try. Economical cost. Wou…"

Common Uses for Certificate of Trust

Convey property as directed by a will or court order
Sell estate property to satisfy debts or obligations
Distribute real estate to beneficiaries of an estate
Transfer property as part of estate administration
Document the authority of a trustee to act on behalf of a trust

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our certificate of trust forms are specifically formatted for each county in Iowa.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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