A deed of trust secures a promissory note with Washington real estate, for example a private, family, or seller-financed loan. It is signed by the borrower and recorded. A deed of trust secures a promissory note with Washington real estate, for example a private, family, or seller-financed loan. It is signed by the borrower and recorded.
For Washington residents and families: deed of trust.
What you'll need
Read the supplied packet before filling in its fields.
Follow this document's signing, identification, witness and filing instructions.
How to complete it
Return address (top of Page 1) Enter where the recorded document should be mailed. Washington recorders allow only the return address in the top 3 inches of the first page.
Indexing block (Page 1) Washington requires the grantor and grantee names, an abbreviated legal description, the assessor’s parcel number, and any reference numbers on the first page.
Choose a qualified trustee (Page 1) Washington limits who may serve as trustee (for example, a title insurance company, attorney, or bank). Check RCW 61.24.010.
Sign before a notary (Page 3) Each borrower signs. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
When a loan secured by a Washington deed of trust is paid off, the trustee signs this reconveyance so the records show the property is free of the deed of trust. Private and family loans often need it.
A promissory note is a written promise to repay a loan, such as a loan between family members or friends, with the interest rate and payment schedule spelled out.
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.