Refugio County Deed of Trust and Promissory Note Form (Texas)

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

Deed of Trust Form

Refugio County Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Refugio County compliant document last validated/updated 9/17/2024

Texas Deed of Trust Guidelines

Refugio County Texas Deed of Trust Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Refugio County compliant document last validated/updated 11/20/2024

Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Refugio County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Refugio County compliant document last validated/updated 10/16/2024

Promissory Note Form

Refugio County Promissory Note Form

Note secured by Deed of Trust, fill in the blank.
Included Refugio County compliant document last validated/updated 10/17/2024

Promissory Note Guidelines

Refugio County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Refugio County compliant document last validated/updated 10/29/2024

Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Refugio County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

This Promissory Note is filled in and highlighted, showing how the guideline information, can be interpreted into the document.
Included Refugio County compliant document last validated/updated 7/30/2024

Annual Accounting Statement Form

Refugio County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.
Included Refugio County compliant document last validated/updated 10/24/2024

When using these Deed of Trust and Promissory Note forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Refugio County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Refugio County Clerk

808 Commerce St #112 / PO Box 704, Refugio, Texas 78377

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

Phone: (361) 526-2233 & 526-2727

Local jurisdictions located in Refugio County include:

  • Austwell
  • Bayside
  • Refugio
  • Tivoli
  • Woodsboro

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

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

Can the Deed of Trust and Promissory Note 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 Refugio County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Refugio County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Refugio 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 Refugio County Deed of Trust and Promissory Note 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 deed of trust (DOT) is a document that conveys title to real property to a trustee as security for a loan until the grantor (borrower) repays the lender according to terms defined in a promissory note. It's similar to a mortgage but differs - mortgages only include two parties (borrower and lender). In Texas a Deed of Trust is the preferred lending instrument.

There are three parties to a deed of trust: the borrower (grantor), the lender (beneficiary), and the trustee. The trustee, typically a title agency or other disinterested party, serves two purposes: to initiate the foreclosure process for the lender if the borrower defaults on the loan, and to transfer (reconvey) the property back to the borrower after the debt is paid in full.

This DOT includes a power of sale clause, this can be beneficial to the lender, saving time and expense in the case of a foreclosure. Sec.51.0074. DUTIES OF TRUSTEE.
(a) One or more persons may be authorized to exercise the power of sale under a security instrument.
(b) A trustee may not be:
(1) assigned a duty under a security instrument other than to exercise the power of sale in accordance with the terms of the security instrument; or
(2) held to the obligations of a fiduciary of the mortgagor or mortgagee.

Use these forms to finance real property; residential, rental, condominiums, vacant land, and planned unit developments. A promissory note secured by a deed of trust, that include stringent default terms can be beneficial to the lender, typical of owner financing, investor financing, etc.

(Texas Deed of Trust Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed example)

For use in Texas only.

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