Allen County Certificate of Trust Form (Kentucky)

All Allen County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Certificate of Trust Form

Allen County Certificate of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Allen County compliant document last validated/updated 9/19/2024

Certificate of Trust Guide

Allen County Certificate of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Allen County compliant document last validated/updated 10/14/2024

Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Allen County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Allen County compliant document last validated/updated 10/25/2024

When using these Certificate of Trust forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Allen County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Allen County Clerk

201 West Main St, Rm 6, Scottsville, Kentucky 42164

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 4:30 & Sat 8:00 to noon

Phone: (270) 237-3706

Local jurisdictions located in Allen County include:

  • Adolphus
  • Holland
  • Scottsville

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Allen County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Allen County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Allen County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Allen County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Certificate of Trust forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Allen County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Allen County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Kentucky or Allen County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Allen County Certificate of Trust forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Codified under the Kentucky Uniform Trust Code at KSA 386B.10-120, the certification of trust is a document containing the relevant details of a trust and certifying a trustee's authority to act on behalf of a trust.
(Note: this certificate of trust is separate from the certificate of trust for business trusts under 386A.2-010 of the Kentucky Uniform Statutory Trust Act.)

A trustee can furnish the certification of trust instead of providing the entire trust instrument, as it "need not contain the dispositive terms of a trust" (KSA 386B.10-120(4)). In this way, the trustee can keep information irrelevant to the transaction, specifically the identities of trust beneficiaries, private.

A certificate of trust requires the name and date of the trust, along with the settlor's name. The settlor is the person who created the trust and is funding the trust with assets. In addition, the certificate identifies the currently acting trustee. The trustee is the fiduciary in charge of administering the trust.

In addition, the document details the powers of the trustee concerning the transaction at hand. For example, the certification of trust is commonly used in conjunction with a deed executed by a trustee, so the trustee's power to convey property is often cited, with reference to the article or section of the trust instrument where the power is conferred. Recipients of a certificate can request excerpts from the trust instrument that designate the trustee and authorize the power to act in the pending transaction (KSA 386B.10-120(5)).

The certificate states whether the trust is irrevocable or revocable, and the identity of anyone with the power to revoke the trust, if applicable. If there are co-trustees, the document names the trustees authorized to sign trust documents and whether all or fewer than all are needed to carry out the trustee's powers. The certificate also gives the full name by which the trust will vest real property.

Since the document affects real property, a certificate should include the legal description of the subject property or properties. Pursuant to KSA 386B.10-120(2), any trustee can sign a certification of trust in the presence of a notary public. Certifications may be recorded as a supplemental document in the county in which the real property is located.

Finally, the certificate requires a statement that the trust referred to within "has not been revoked, modified, or amended" so as to cause the statements within to be incorrect (KSA 386B.10-120(3)). Recipients may rely on the representations within the certification as factual (KSA 386B.10-120(6)). They may request the trust instrument in addition to the excerpts mentioned above, but doing so opens them to certain liabilities under KSA 386B.10-120(8).

Consult a lawyer for guidance, as trust law can quickly become complicated.

(Kentucky COT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Allen County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

Save Time and Money

Get your Allen County Certificate of Trust form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4419 Reviews )

RUTH A.

October 25th, 2024

I am so very thankful for the service that you provide for the public, thank you very much.

Reply from Staff

We deeply appreciate the trust you have placed in our services. Thank you for your valuable feedback and for choosing us.

Nancy R.

October 25th, 2024

Deeds.com is very precise, helpful and friendly. I found the form I needed without any effort and everything worked perfect and smooth. I recommend it 100%. rnThank you.

Reply from Staff

We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!

Giuseppina M.

October 24th, 2024

Fast, reliable excellent service

Reply from Staff

Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

Jason P.

April 8th, 2021

Price is fair and system is so user friendly. Highly recommend

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Leadon N.

July 9th, 2022

Forms were easy to find, print, and complete.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Tramelle O.

March 29th, 2021

This is perfect! Thank you!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Jamie P.

July 28th, 2022

The forms are easy to download. Easy to fill out. The information on the site and on the web provided by Deeds.com have been immensely helpful.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

DOYCE F.

September 25th, 2019

Very helpful.Thank you

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Bernadette K.

February 17th, 2021

Your system is completely unfriendly to the user. There is no clear way, unless you are a lawyer, to go through the the process without making mistakes.

Very disappointed attempted user

Reply from Staff

Sorry to hear that we failed you Bernadette. We do hope that you were able to find something more suitable to your needs elsewhere.

Linda s.

October 10th, 2020

This was such an easy process and even tho you had to pay a $15 - to me it was well worth not having to drive downtown etc or take the risk of mailing the documents (fearing that they would get lost). I'll be using this from now on...

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

John S.

June 29th, 2021

Your service is refreshingly clear, simple, and free of superfluous claims or unnecessary marketing. And, more affordable than other online legal document providers I've looked at. So nice! I forgot I had used it some years ago for another deed so glad you are still around for this time.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for the kind words John. Have a fantastic day!

Barbara J.

February 27th, 2020

I haven't actually used any forms yet, but I am very pleased with the simplicity of the website. I love the nmber and variety of forms offered. Thank you for such a great website,

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Darrell D.

June 6th, 2023

Thx.
Easy to research and download.
Now proof is in the pudding.
:-)

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

NATALIE A.

January 6th, 2021

The form was very easy to use and the sample tool you had was very helpful. the only problem i had was saving the document and then trying to find it later. I finally was able to figure out how to save it. but i still cannot find the saved document on my computer. Luckily i printed it before i closed it and did not need to make any changes.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

OLGA B.

March 17th, 2021

I just purchased the documents. I appreciate that they are accurate to the county and state I live in and all the forms to make it complete. Thank you so much for your assistance in a very chaotic situation.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!