A deed of trust secures a promissory note with Arizona real estate, for example a private, family, or seller-financed loan. The borrower signs it, and it is recorded. Secure a real estate loan with an eligible Arizona trustee.
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Secure a real estate loan with an eligible Arizona trustee.
A deed of trust secures a promissory note with Arizona real estate, for example a private, family, or seller-financed loan. The borrower signs it, and it is recorded.
What you'll need
Read this packet and check the receiving agency's required form.
Gather the names, dates and supporting records requested in this document.
Bring acceptable identification and any witnesses required by the packet.
How to complete it
Recording information (top of Page 1) Fill in who requested recording and where the recorder should mail the original. Leave the space above the dotted line blank for the County Recorder.
Parties, property, and loan (Pages 1–2) Arizona limits who may serve as trustee (for example, an attorney, a bank, or a licensed escrow agent) under A.R.S. § 33-803.
Sign before a notary (Page 3) Each borrower signs. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
Record the original with the County Recorder of the county where the property is located.
A deed of trust is generally exempt from the Affidavit of Property Value; check the exemption with the County Recorder.
When the loan is paid, the trustee records a Release and Reconveyance. We have a free Arizona form.
If an original promissory note is lost, the lender or holder may still enforce it or release it by proving its terms and ownership. This affidavit is commonly needed for private loans, payoffs and mortgage satisfactions.
A promissory note is a borrower’s written promise to repay a loan. Family and private loans are much easier to enforce, and to document for tax purposes, when the terms are written down and signed before a notary.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.