Fairfield County Gift Deed Form
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Fairfield County Gift Deed Form
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Fairfield County Gift Deed Guide
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Fairfield County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Bethel Town Clerk
Bethel, Connecticut 06801
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon-Fri
Phone: (203) 794-8505 or 8506
Bridgeport Town Clerk
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
Hours: 9:00am to 4:00 pm Mon-Thu; Fri until noon
Phone: (203) 576-7208
Brookfield Town Clerk
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:00pm. Thu until 6:00pm
Phone: (203) 775-7313
Danbury Town Clerk
Danbury, Connecticut 06810
Hours: Mon - Wed 7:30am - 6:00pm; Thu 7:30am - 6:30pm
Phone: 203-797-4531
Darien Town Clerk
Darien, Connecticut 06820
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone: (203) 656-7307
Easton Town Clerk
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
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (203) 256-3090
Greenwich Town Clerk
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (203) 622-7897
Monroe Town Clerk
Monroe, Connecticut 06468
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 to 4:00; Fri until 1:00
Phone: (203) 452-2811
New Canaan Town Clerk
New Canaan , Connecticut 06840
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F
Phone: (203) 594-3070
New Fairfield Town Clerk
New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm; Friday until 12:00pm
Phone: (203) 312-5616
Newtown Town Clerk
Newtown, Connecticut 06470
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: (203) 270-4210
City of Norwalk Town Clerk
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
Shelton, Connecticut 06484
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Phone: (203) 924-1555 x1503
Sherman Town Clerk
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
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Phone: (203) 977-4054
Stratford Town Clerk
Stratford, Connecticut 06615
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Phone: (203) 385-4020
Redding Town Clerk
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
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday-Friday
Phone: (203) 431-2783
Trumbull Town Clerk
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00 / Recording until 4:30
Phone: (203) 452-5035
Weston Town Clerk
Weston, Connecticut 06883
Hours: 9:00am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Phone: (203) 222-2616
Westport Town Clerk
Westport , Connecticut 06880
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday
Phone: (203) 341-1110
Wilton Town Clerk
Wilton, Connecticut 06897
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (203) 563-0106
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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
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 the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Fairfield County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
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?
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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
Important: Your property must be located in Fairfield County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
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