Utah Deed of Trust Form

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Utah Deed of Trust Form

A Utah deed of trust conveys legal title in real estate to a trustee to hold until the borrower settles their financial obligation to the lender. The deed secures the lender’s loan by authorizing the trustee to foreclose the property should the owner default on the loan terms.

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A Utah deed of trust conveys legal title in real estate to a trustee to hold until the borrower settles their financial obligation to the lender. The deed secures the lender’s loan by authorizing the trustee to foreclose the property should the owner default on the loan terms.

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When the borrower and guarantor (if applicable) sign the document and it has been notarized, the deed of trust should be recorded at the County Recorder’s Office.[1] The document must adhere to the following formatting standards[2]:

  • 4.5″ x 2.5″ space in the top right corner of the first page
  • 1″ margin on all sides
  • Printed on 8.5″ x 11″ white paper
  • Black ink
  • No text smaller than seven lines per vertical inch

Trustee Requirements

A trustee of a deed of trust must be an active member of the Utah State Bar or an entity operating in Utah, such as a title company, trust business, or a legal firm that employs a member of the Utah State Bar.[3]

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Sources

  1. § 57-3-101(1)
  2. § 17-21-20(3)(a)
  3. § 57-1-21(1)(a)