Caldwell County Certificate of Trust Form (Texas)

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

Certificate of Trust Form

Caldwell County Certificate of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Caldwell County compliant document last validated/updated 10/21/2024

Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Caldwell County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Caldwell County compliant document last validated/updated 7/4/2024

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

Caldwell County Clerk - Justice Center

1703 S. Colorado St. Box 1, Suite 1200, Lockhart, Texas 78644

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - noon, 1:00 - 4:45pm

Phone: (512) 398-1804

Local jurisdictions located in Caldwell County include:

  • Dale
  • Fentress
  • Lockhart
  • Luling
  • Martindale
  • Maxwell
  • Prairie Lea

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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Caldwell County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Caldwell 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 Caldwell County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Caldwell County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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.

A certification of trust is a document that contains relevant details about an established trust containing real property. It is governed by Texas Property Code Sec. 114.086. A certification of trust validates the existence of the trust by identifying its full name, the date it was established, the names of the settlor (grantor) and trustees, the trustees' powers, and other details as needed. This is important because it allows the actual trust agreement, which is generally not recorded, to remain private.

The form is executed by the trustee and signed by the trustee and grantor (who can be the same person) and recorded in the office of the county recorder in any Texas county in which all or a portion of the real property is located. In order to facilitate a transfer of real property into a trust, financial institutions may require the trustee to furnish a certification of trust. In addition, third parties may request a certification of trust to confirm the trustee has the authority to transfer real property out of the trust.

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

Our Promise

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