The Cook County Clerk's Office has assumed all operations and duties of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office and that office no longer exists. Below are forms in PDF format regarding land trusts that do not necessarily require the assistance of an attorney.These forms are now interactive. Cook County Certificate of Trust Form. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements. Property located in Cook County must have a recorded facsimile assignment when lodging an assignment or collateral assignment with the trust. Recorder Information. When using these Trustee Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Cook County. This exemption is automatically applied to the property when a building permit is taken out to complete the home improvement. Please be aware that forms will be displayed in a NEW browser window.