About Registration of Trust
To register a trust with the Michigan probate court in the county where the trust is to be administered.
When you'd use it: When a trustee seeks to register a trust (created by will, oral agreement, or other means) with the probate court in the designated county of administration.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Registration of Trust is published as a PDF by the Michigan courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: courts.michigan.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Registration of Trust in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Registration of Trust (PC 610) when when a trustee seeks to register a trust (created by will, oral agreement, or other means) with the probate court in the designated county of administration. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Michigan probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Registration of Trust carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Registration of Trust to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Michigan county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).