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Independence County Gift Deed Form

Independence County Gift Deed Form

Independence County Gift Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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Independence County Gift Deed Guide

Independence County Gift Deed Guide

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Independence County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

Independence County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Independence County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Independence County Circuit Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 192 E Main St
Batesville, Arkansas 72501

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (870) 793-8833

Recording Tips for Independence County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Independence County

Properties in any of these areas use Independence County forms:

  • Batesville
  • Charlotte
  • Cord
  • Cushman
  • Desha
  • Floral
  • Locust Grove
  • Magness
  • Newark
  • Oil Trough
  • Pleasant Plains
  • Rosie
  • Salado
  • Sulphur Rock
  • Thida

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Independence County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Independence County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Independence County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Independence County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Independence County?

Recording fees in Independence County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (870) 793-8833 for current fees.

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Gifts of Real Property in Arkansas

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.

A lawful gift deed includes the grantor's full name and marital status, as well as the grantee's full name, marital status, vesting, and mailing address. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership. For Arkansas residential property, the primary methods for holding title in co-ownership are tenancy in common and joint tenancy. Arkansas does not recognize community property. Real estate conveyed to two or more people is presumed as tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy is specified (A.C.A. 18-12-603).

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. Each grantor must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public for a valid transfer. Transfers in Arkansas require two witness signatures (A.C.A. 18-12-104). All signatures must be original. Record the completed deed, along with any additional materials, in the circuit clerk's office of the county where the property is located. Contact the same office to verify accepted forms of payment.

In Arkansas, every legal transfer of real property requires a Real Property Transfer Tax Affidavit form. This form should be completed by the grantee and filed with the instrument (A.C.A. 26-60-107). When real property is conveyed as a gift, no transfer tax is due. The grantee should indicate such on the affidavit.

With gifts of real property, 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.

In Arkansas, there is no state gift tax. For questions regarding state taxation laws, consult a tax specialist. Gifts of real property in Arkansas are, however, 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 will be held liable.

In accordance with federal law, individuals are permitted an annual exclusion of $15,000 on gifts. This means that if a gift is valued below $15,000, a federal gift tax return (Form 709) does not need to be filed. However, if the gift is something that could possibly be disputed by the IRS -- such as real property -- a donor may benefit from filing a Form 709.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact an Arkansas lawyer with any questions about gift deeds or other issues related to the transfer of real property.

(Arkansas Gift Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Independence County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Gift Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Independence County.

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