A certificate of trust also gives the name of the trust, date it was set up and any real property it contains, among other details. Requirements for certificates of trust vary by state.

Authorization statement. In Minnesota (but not California, South Carolina or Oregon), the certificate of trust must contain the statement, "The trustees are authorized by the instrument to sell ...

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Filing a certificate of trust is often a one-time event. However, sometimes you may need to update a certificate of trust. This could be the case if the trust sells or acquires any real property.