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Fairfield County Gift Deed Form

Fairfield County Gift Deed Form

Fairfield County Gift Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 7/22/2025
Fairfield County Gift Deed Guide

Fairfield County Gift Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/24/2025
Fairfield County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

Fairfield County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

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Document Last Validated 7/4/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Bethel Town Clerk
Address:
Municipal Center - 1 School St
Bethel, Connecticut 06801

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon-Fri

Phone: (203) 794-8505 or 8506

Bridgeport Town Clerk
Address:
City Hall - 45 Lyon Terrace, Rm 122
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604

Hours: 9:00am to 4:00 pm Mon-Thu; Fri until noon

Phone: (203) 576-7208

Brookfield Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 100 Pocono Rd, Rm 115 / PO Box 5106
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:00pm. Thu until 6:00pm

Phone: (203) 775-7313

Danbury Town Clerk
Address:
155 Deer Hill Ave
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

Hours: Mon - Wed 7:30am - 6:00pm; Thu 7:30am - 6:30pm

Phone: 203-797-4531

Darien Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 2 Renshaw Rd, Rm 101
Darien, Connecticut 06820

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Phone: (203) 656-7307

Easton Town Clerk
Address:
225 Center Rd
Easton, Connecticut 06612

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 to 1:00 & 2:00 to 4:30 / Recording until 4:00

Phone: (203) 268-6291 x133

Fairfield Town Clerk
Address:
Old Town Hall - 611 Old Post Rd
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (203) 256-3090

Greenwich Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 101 Field Point Rd, 1st floor
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (203) 622-7897

Monroe Town Clerk
Address:
7 Fan Hill Rd
Monroe, Connecticut 06468

Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 to 4:00; Fri until 1:00

Phone: (203) 452-2811

New Canaan Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 77 Main St, 1st floor / PO Box 447
New Canaan , Connecticut 06840

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F

Phone: (203) 594-3070

New Fairfield Town Clerk
Address:
4 Brush Hill Rd
New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812

Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm; Friday until 12:00pm

Phone: (203) 312-5616

Newtown Town Clerk
Address:
Municipal Center - 3 Primrose St
Newtown, Connecticut 06470

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Phone: (203) 270-4210

City of Norwalk Town Clerk
Address:
Norwalk City Hall - 125 East Ave, Rm 102
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 4:15

Phone: (203) 854-7747

City of Shelton City/Town Clerk
Address:
City Hall - 54 Hill St, 1st floor
Shelton, Connecticut 06484

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5:30 PM

Phone: (203) 924-1555 x1503

Sherman Town Clerk
Address:
Mallory Town Hall - 9 Rt 39 North / PO Box 39
Sherman, Connecticut 06784

Hours: Tue to Fri 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:00; Sat 9:00-12:00

Phone: (860) 354-5281

City of Stamford Town Clerk
Address:
Gov Center - 888 Washington Blvd
Stamford, Connecticut 06901

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Phone: (203) 977-4054

Stratford Town Clerk
Address:
2725 Main St, Rm 106
Stratford, Connecticut 06615

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Phone: (203) 385-4020

Redding Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 100 Hill Rd / PO Box 1028
Redding, Connecticut 06875

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30 to 5:30; Thu 8:30 to 6:00; Fri closed

Phone: (203) 938-2377

Ridgefield Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 400 Main St
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday-Friday

Phone: (203) 431-2783

Trumbull Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 5866 Main St, 1st floor
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00 / Recording until 4:30

Phone: (203) 452-5035

Weston Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 56 Norfield Rd
Weston, Connecticut 06883

Hours: 9:00am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Phone: (203) 222-2616

Westport Town Clerk
Address:
110 Myrtle Ave, Rm 105
Westport , Connecticut 06880

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday

Phone: (203) 341-1110

Wilton Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 238 Danbury Rd
Wilton, Connecticut 06897

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (203) 563-0106

Recording Tips for Fairfield County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt

Cities and Jurisdictions in Fairfield County

Properties in any of these areas use Fairfield County forms:

  • Bethel
  • Botsford
  • Bridgeport
  • Brookfield
  • Cos Cob
  • Danbury
  • Darien
  • Easton
  • Fairfield
  • Georgetown
  • Greens Farms
  • Greenwich
  • Hawleyville
  • Monroe
  • New Canaan
  • New Fairfield
  • Newtown
  • Norwalk
  • Old Greenwich
  • Redding
  • Redding Center
  • Redding Ridge
  • Ridgefield
  • Riverside
  • Sandy Hook
  • Shelton
  • Sherman
  • Southport
  • Stamford
  • Stevenson
  • Stratford
  • Trumbull
  • Weston
  • Westport
  • Wilton

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Fairfield County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Fairfield 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 Fairfield County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield County?

Recording fees in Fairfield County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (203) 794-8505 or 8506 for current fees.

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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 Connecticut residential property, the primary methods for holding title in co-ownership are tenancy in common and joint tenancy. An estate conveyed to two or more people is presumed a tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy is clearly specified (Conn. Gen. Stat. 47-14(a)). The primary characteristic of joint tenancy is the right of survivorship. In Connecticut, when joint tenancy is declared, the right of survivorship is presumed ( 47-14(a)).

As with any conveyance of realty, a gift deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the source of title to maintain 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 Connecticut require two witness signatures, one of which may be the notary official ( 47-5(a)(4)). All signatures must be original.

All conveyances of real property require a Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return (OP-236) in Connecticut, completed by the grantor. For property located in more than one municipality, Conn. Gen. Stat. 12-500 requires a completed Real Estate Conveyance Tax Allocation Worksheet. Record the completed deed, along with any additional materials, in the appropriate town clerk's office. Contact the same office to verify accepted forms of payment.

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 [1].

Gifts of real property in Connecticut are 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 [1]. 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 [2].

If a federal gift tax return is required, a state gift tax return (Form CT-709) is also required for Connecticut residents, as well as non-residents when the subject property is situated in Connecticut [3]. For questions regarding state taxation laws, consult a tax specialist.

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

[1] http://msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/MT199105HR.pdf

[2] https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/frequently-asked-questions-on-gift-taxes

[3] http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?A=1508&Q=266846

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