Arizona - Apache County Gift Deed Form

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All Apache County specific forms listed below are included in your immediate download:

Gift Deed Form - Apache County

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included document last updated 12/29/2020

Gift Deed Guide - Apache County

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included document last updated 12/16/2020

Apache County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document Page 1

Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document - Apache County

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included document last updated 12/31/2020

*The Following Arizona and Apache County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order.

Affidavit of Property Value Form

If money transfers from a real property conveyance, an "Affidavit of Property Value Form" is required. If no money is exchanged, an exemption code must be entered on the document. Exemption codes and line-by-line instructions are on page 2 of this form.

Affidavit of Property Value Instructions

Instructions for the Affidavit of Value Form.

Exemption Code Explanations

Explanation of all available exemptions from the affidavit of value requirements.

Notary Certificates

The supplemental forms in this section can be used as loose certificates by Arizona notaries.

Cover Page

If the prepared document does not provide the margins required by counties for the recording stamp, a cover page can be added.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

How long does it take to get my forms?
- Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
What are supplemental forms?
- Often when a deed is recorded additional documents are required by the state or local jurisdiction. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
- After you submit payment you will see a page listing the forms you ordered with a download link to the pdf form file. You download the forms to your computer. You will also receive an email with a link to your download page in case you need it later.
What type of files are the forms?
- All of our forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Can the forms be re-used?
- Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in a given county that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in that county.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Apache County ?
- Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Apache County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
- No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
- Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
- You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
- No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Areas covered by these Gift Deed Forms:

Apache County

Including:

Alpine
Chambers
Chinle
Concho
Dennehotso
Eagar
Fort Defiance
Ganado
Greer
Houck
Lukachukai
Lupton
Many Farms
Mcnary
Nazlini
Nutrioso
Petrified Forest Natl Pk
Red Valley
Rock Point
Round Rock
Saint Johns
Saint Michaels
Sanders
Springerville
Teec Nos Pos
Tsaile
Vernon
Window Rock

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What is the Arizona Gift Deed?

Gift deeds convey title to real property from one party to another with no exchange of consideration, monetary or otherwise. Often used to transfer property between family members or to gift property as a charitable act or donation, these conveyances occur during the grantor's lifetime.

Gift deeds must contain language that explicitly states that no consideration is expected or required. Ambiguous language, or references to any type of consideration, can make the gift deed contestable in court.

Arizona property owners can transfer real estate with implied covenants of title. By including the words "grant" or "convey," the grantor (seller) guarantees that he or she has not transferred title to the property to anyone other than the grantee (buyer), and that, at the time of legal transfer of property, the estate is free from any impediments to the transfer. Implied covenants carry the same legal implications as if they were explicitly stated (A.R.S. Section 33-435).

A lawful gift deed includes the grantor's full name, marital status, and mailing address, as well as the grantee's full name, marital status, mailing address, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership. For Arizona the primary methods for holding title in co-ownership are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and community property. An estate conveyed to two or more persons vests as a tenancy in common unless otherwise specified. A conveyance to a married couple typically vests as community property, but when real property is gifted to one spouse, the gift is not presumed to be community property (A.R.S. Sections 33-431, 25-211).

As with any conveyance of realty, a gift deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the source of title to establish a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. Finally, the deed must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents. Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official (A.R.S. Section 33-401(B)). Record the deed, along with any supplemental materials, at the recorder's office of the county where the property is located for a valid transfer. Contact the same office to confirm accepted forms of payment.

Gift deeds in Arizona are exempt from two requirements associated with other title transfers: the real estate transfer fee and the affidavit of property/legal value (A.R.S. Section 11-1134(A)(7)).

Arizona does not levy a state gift tax, but gifts of real property are still subject to the federal gift tax. The person or entity making the gift (grantor or donor) is responsible for paying the federal gift tax; however, if the donor does not pay the gift tax, the donee (grantee) will be held liable. The recipient of the gift (grantee or donee) is not required to declare the amount of the gift as income, but if the property accrues income after the transaction, the grantee is responsible for paying the requisite state and federal income tax. For questions regarding state and federal tax laws, consult a tax specialist.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Contact an attorney with questions about gift deeds, or for any other issues related to the transfer of real property in Arizona. Seek guidance from a tax or estate planning professional for information about the tax consequences associated with gifts of real property.

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Customer Reviews:

4.8 out of 5 (2297 Reviews)

January 23rd, 2021

Name: Michael T.

Review: This site was recommended to me. The deed worked just fine for recording a property transfer (Warranty Deed). What I like is that there is a 1 time fee, not a subscription. I would highly recommend. It saved us $2000 in closing costs and fees.

Reply from Staff on January 23rd, 2021

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January 23rd, 2021

Name: Earle T.

Review: This is an excellent service. And very easy to use.

Reply from Staff on January 23rd, 2021

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January 22nd, 2021

Name: L B W.

Review: Bottom line - it was certainly worth the $21 (+-?) I paid for the form and instructions, etc. Admittedly the form is a little inflexible in terms of editing for readability but I understand that offering greater flexibility would likely make theft more likely. So I'm happy with what I got. One suggestion - add more info about what's required in the "Source of Title" section.