Minnesota Deed of Trust Form

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Minnesota Deed of Trust Form

A Minnesota deed of trust is an instrument used to transfer a property title to a third party trustee as security for a real estate loan. The borrower maintains ownership while the trustee holds legal title; once the debt is cleared, the title is transferred back to the owner. If they fail to pay off the loan, the trustee can foreclose on behalf of the lender.

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A Minnesota deed of trust is an instrument used to transfer a property title to a third party trustee as security for a real estate loan. The borrower maintains ownership while the trustee holds legal title; once the debt is cleared, the title is transferred back to the owner. If they fail to pay off the loan, the trustee can foreclose on behalf of the lender.

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The notarized signature of the grantor is required on a deed.[1] Once executed, it must be filed with the County Recorder.[2]

Filers should ensure the document meets the following standards[3]:

  • Paper must be white and no larger than 8.5″ x 14″.
  • Font must be black, 8pt minimum.
  • First page must have 3″ top margin, other margins 0.5″ minimum.

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Sources

  1. § 507.24 Subd. 2(a)
  2. § 507.34
  3. § 507.093