Arizona Certificate of Trust Agreement Form Template

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A.R.S. § 14-11013 · All 15 Arizona Counties

Arizona Certificate of Trust Agreement Form Template

Prove your Arizona trust to banks, title companies, brokerages, and lenders — without disclosing the full trust instrument. An editable Word (.docx) + print-ready PDF kit drafted to comply with the Arizona Trust Code, A.R.S. § 14-11013, with the proper Arizona notary acknowledgment. Built to be accepted the first time. Instant download.

Editable Word (.docx) Print-Ready PDF § 14-11013 Compliant Arizona Acknowledgment
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Is This The Right Document?

Has a bank, title company, brokerage, or lender asked you to prove the existence of your Arizona trust?

A Certification of Trust is exactly what they’re asking for. This template hits all 6 elements required by A.R.S. § 14-11013. Fill in, notarize, deliver.

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If you’re funding a recently signed living trust, acting as a successor trustee, or re-titling assets, you likely need one. Call (321) 283-6452 to confirm.

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Important: The $12.97 fee covers the editable template only. Arizona notary fees are paid separately to your notary public.
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Noble Notary Arizona Certification of Trust Template

  • Cites Arizona Trust Code A.R.S. § 14-11013 directly
  • All 6 statutory elements built in
  • Arizona notary short-form acknowledgment (A.R.S. § 41-265)
  • Reliance & bad-faith-demand language under § 14-11013(F) and (H)
  • § 14-11013(C) “not revoked or amended” statement included
  • Editable .docx + print-ready PDF
  • Step-by-step Arizona fill-in instructions
  • Instant download — ready in 15 minutes

$300+

Average Arizona Attorney Drafted Certification of Trust

  • Same statute, same document, same outcome
  • Consultation fee required upfront
  • Days or weeks to receive the file
  • Usually billed at hourly rates
  • Often unnecessary for routine trust funding
  • Title companies and banks honor properly-drafted certifications regardless of who prepared them

What’s Inside the Template Kit

Everything required to certify an Arizona trust to a third party under A.R.S. § 14-11013. Editable Word file plus print-ready PDF you can open, fill in, print, and notarize today.

  • Certification of Trust Template. Fill-in-the-blank Word document that cites A.R.S. § 14-11013 directly and contains every one of the 6 required statutory elements: trust existence & date, settlor identity, currently acting trustee identity & address, trustee powers, revocability, and co-trustee signing authority.
  • Arizona Notary Acknowledgment. The Arizona short-form acknowledgment under A.R.S. § 41-265 — the correct Arizona form, not a generic out-of-state acknowledgment that gets documents bounced at the notary table.
  • § 14-11013(C) “Not Revoked” Statement. The statutorily required statement that the trust has not been revoked, modified, or amended in any way that would make the certification incorrect.
  • Reliance & Bad-Faith-Demand Block. Language under § 14-11013(F) and (H) protecting good-faith reliance and noting that a party who demands the full trust instrument without good faith may be liable for damages, costs, expenses, and attorney fees.
  • Multiple Trustee Signature Blocks. Handles single trustee, married co-trustees, and successor trustee scenarios with proper co-trustee authority designations.
  • Vesting Language Example. The exact title-vesting phrasing Arizona title companies and county recorders accept for deeding property into your trust.
  • Step-by-Step Fill-In Instructions. Plain-English guide to every field, written specifically for Arizona trustees — not a generic 50-state instruction sheet.
  • Both Formats Included. Editable Microsoft Word (.docx) for filling in on your computer, plus a print-ready PDF if you prefer to complete it by hand.

How It Works

1

Download Instantly

Pay $12.97 via secure Kajabi checkout and download the editable Word + PDF files immediately.

2

Fill In the Blanks

Open in Word or Google Docs and replace the bracketed fields with your trust details. About 15 minutes.

3

Sign & Notarize

Print the document. The trustee(s) sign in front of an Arizona notary public.

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Deliver to Institution

Give the notarized original to your bank, title company, brokerage, or lender. Keep certified copies.

Arizona Trust Code A.R.S. § 14-11013 — The Law at a Glance

Arizona’s certification-of-trust statute is specific about what the document must contain. Generic templates miss most of these. Here’s what § 14-11013 actually requires.

Purpose of the Document

Lets a trustee confirm trust existence and key terms to a third party without revealing the full trust instrument or its dispositive terms.

6 Required Elements

Trust existence & date, settlor identity, currently acting trustee identity & address, trustee powers, revocability, and co-trustee signing authority.

Arizona Acknowledgment

Signed before an Arizona notary using the short-form acknowledgment under A.R.S. § 41-265.

Third-Party Reliance

§ 14-11013(F): a person who acts in reliance without actual knowledge the certification is incorrect is not liable for the action.

Bad-Faith Demand Penalty

§ 14-11013(H): a party who demands the full trust instrument without good faith may owe damages, costs, expenses, and attorney fees.

Any Trustee May Sign

§ 14-11013(B): a certification may be signed or otherwise authenticated by any trustee of the trust.

Valid in All 15 Arizona Counties

Arizona state law governs Certifications of Trust statewide. Arizona has just 15 counties — and this template is accepted in every one of them.

Maricopa Pima Pinal Yavapai Mohave Yuma Coconino Cochise Navajo Apache Gila Graham Santa Cruz La Paz Greenlee + All 15 Counties

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Certificate of Trust the same as a Certification of Trust in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona’s statute, A.R.S. § 14-11013, officially calls the document a “Certification of Trust,” but it’s also widely known as a Certificate of Trust, Trust Certificate, Abstract of Trust, or Memorandum of Trust. All describe the same instrument: a notarized summary of a trust’s key terms used to satisfy third parties without revealing the full trust document.
Do I need an attorney to prepare an Arizona Certification of Trust?
No. Under § 14-11013(B), a certification may be signed or authenticated by any trustee — not an attorney. As long as the document contains the 6 statutory elements required by § 14-11013 and uses a proper Arizona acknowledgment, it is legally sufficient. Most Arizona estate planning attorneys charge $300+ to draft the same document.
Can I download this Certification of Trust as a PDF?
Yes. Every download includes both the editable Microsoft Word (.docx) and a print-ready PDF. Use the .docx to type in your trust details, or use the PDF to print and complete by hand. Both versions contain identical § 14-11013 statutory language.
What does an Arizona Certification of Trust need to include?
Under A.R.S. § 14-11013, it must include: (1) a statement that the trust exists and the date it was executed, (2) the settlor’s identity, (3) the currently acting trustee’s identity and address, (4) the trustee’s powers, (5) revocability and who can revoke, and (6) co-trustee signing authority. It must also state the trust has not been revoked or amended in a way that makes the certification incorrect. This template hits every element.
Does the trustee have to sign in front of a notary?
For a certification to be relied upon by banks, title companies, and brokerages, it should be acknowledged before an Arizona notary public. The template uses the Arizona short-form acknowledgment under A.R.S. § 41-265 — the correct Arizona form — so the document is ready to be accepted the first time.
What if there are multiple trustees?
The template includes signature blocks for co-trustees and an explicit field identifying whether co-trustees must act jointly, may act severally, or by some other arrangement. This is one of the 6 statutory elements required by § 14-11013(A)(6).
Can a bank or title company refuse to accept the certification?
A.R.S. § 14-11013(H) provides that a person who demands the full trust instrument in addition to a certification may be liable for damages, costs, expenses, and attorney fees if a court determines they did not act in good faith. A recipient acting in good faith may still require excerpts that designate the trustee and confer the power to act. The reliance and demand language is built directly into this template — specifically to deter pushback.
Is this template valid in any Arizona county?
Yes. Arizona state law — not county law — governs Certifications of Trust. The template works in all 15 Arizona counties: Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, Mohave, Yuma, Coconino, Cochise, Navajo, Apache, Gila, Graham, Santa Cruz, La Paz, and Greenlee.
What if my trust was created in another state but I now live in Arizona?
A trust validly created in another state is generally recognized in Arizona. You can use this template to certify a trust originally executed elsewhere — just enter the original date of execution as shown on your trust document. If you have specific questions about how your trust will be treated under Arizona law, consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
Is this legal advice?
No. Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers is a Florida nonlawyer document preparation service. This template is a self-help legal form provided for informational purposes. We have not reviewed your specific trust or circumstances. For legal advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How fast do I get the file?
Immediately. After Kajabi checkout confirms, you’ll be redirected to a download page and emailed a copy of the link. There’s no shipping — this is a digital product. Total time from clicking “buy” to opening the file is usually under two minutes.
What’s your refund policy?
30 days. If this template doesn’t include the Arizona-specific statutory language, notary acknowledgment, and execution requirements described on this page, email gracie.sias32@gmail.com or call (321) 283-6452 within 30 days for a full refund.
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Legal Disclaimer: Noble Notary is a Florida nonlawyer document preparation service. We are not Arizona attorneys and do not provide legal advice. This Arizona Certification of Trust template is a self-help legal form for informational purposes only. It is drafted to comply with the Arizona Trust Code, A.R.S. § 14-11013, and the Arizona notary acknowledgment form under A.R.S. § 41-265 as of the current publication date; statutory citations and form requirements may change. We have not reviewed your specific trust instrument or circumstances. No specific outcome with any bank, title company, brokerage, or other institution is guaranteed. If you need legal counsel, consult a licensed Arizona attorney. Maricopa County Bar Lawyer Referral Service: (602) 257-4434.

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