Litchfield County Gift Deed Form
Last validated September 3, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Litchfield County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bantam, Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Cornwall Bridge and 35 more.
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Litchfield County Gift Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Litchfield County Gift Deed Guide
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Litchfield County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document
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Additional Connecticut and Litchfield County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Barkhamsted Town Clerk
Barkhamsted, Connecticut 06063-3340
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 9:00 to 4:00; Wed 9:00 to 5:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 379-8665
Bethlehem Town Clerk
Bethlehem, Connecticut 06751
Hours: Mon closed; Tue-Fri 9:00 to 12:00; Tue 5:00 to 7:00; 1st & 3rd Sat 9:00 to 12:00 (exc July & Aug)
Phone: (203) 266-7510 Ext 207
Bridgewater Town Clerk
Bridgewater, Connecticut 06752
Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 8:00 to 12:30; Tue 8:00 to 3:30
Phone: (860) 354-5102
Canaan Town Clerk
Falls Village, Connecticut 06031-0047
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00
Phone: (860) 824-0707 Ext 10
Colebrook Town Clerk
Colebrook, Connecticut 06021
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30; Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 379-3359 Ext 213
Cornwall Town Clerk
Cornwall, Connecticut 06753
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00
Phone: (860) 672-2709
Goshen Town Clerk
Goshen, Connecticut 06756
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; Fri 9:00 to 1:00 and by appt
Phone: (860) 491-3647
Harwinton Town Clerk
Harwinton, Connecticut 06791
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30 to 4:00; Wed 8:30 to 6:00; Fri 8:30 to 12:30
Phone: (860) 485-9613
Kent Town Clerk
Kent, Connecticut 06757
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 4:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 927-3433
Litchfield Town Clerk
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30
Phone: (860) 567-7561
Morris Town Clerk
Morris, Connecticut 06763
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30 to 4:00; Thu 8:30 to 6:00; Fri & 1st Sat 8:30 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 567-7433
New Hartford Town Clerk
New Hartford, Connecticut 06057
Hours: Call for hours
Phone: (860) 379-5037
New Milford Town Clerk
New Milford, Connecticut 06776
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (860) 355-6020
Norfolk Town Clerk
Norfolk, Connecticut 06058
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; Fri 8:30 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 542-5679
North Canaan Town Clerk
North Canaan, Connecticut 06018
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00
Phone: (860) 824-7313 Ext 106
Plymouth Town Clerk
Terryville, Connecticut 06786
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (860) 585-4039
Roxbury Town Clerk
Roxbury, Connecticut 06783
Hours: Tue,Thu 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; Wed, Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 354-3328
Salisbury Town Clerk
Salisbury, Connecticut 06068
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 3:30
Phone: (860) 435-5182
Sharon Town Clerk
Sharon, Connecticut 06069
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; Fri 8:30 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 364-5224
Thomaston Town Clerk
Thomaston, Connecticut 06787
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed 8:00 to 4:00; Thu 8:30 to 6:00; Fri 8:30 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 283-4141
Torrington City Clerk
Torrington, Connecticut 06790
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30-4:00; Thu 8:30-6:30; Fri 8:30-12:30
Phone: (860) 489-2236
Warren Town Clerk/Registrar
Warren , Connecticut 06754
Hours: Mon, Thu 9:00 to 1:00; Tue, Wed 9:00 to 4:00; Fri closed
Phone: (860) 868-7881 Ext 101
Washington Town Clerk
Washington Depot, Connecticut 06794
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:45
Phone: (860) 868-2786
Watertown Town Clerk
Watertown, Connecticut 06795
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00
Phone: (860) 945-5230
Winchester Town Clerk
Winsted, Connecticut 06098-1697
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 4:00; Thu 8:00 to 7:00; Fri 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 738-6963
Woodbury Town Clerk
Woodbury, Connecticut 06798
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (203) 263-2144
Recording Tips for Litchfield County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
Cities and Jurisdictions in Litchfield County
Properties in any of these areas use Litchfield County forms:
- Bantam
- Barkhamsted
- Bethlehem
- Bridgewater
- Canaan
- Colebrook
- Cornwall
- Cornwall Bridge
- East Canaan
- Falls Village
- Gaylordsville
- Goshen
- Harwinton
- Kent
- Lakeside
- Lakeville
- Litchfield
- Morris
- New Hartford
- New Milford
- New Preston Marble Dale
- Norfolk
- Northfield
- Oakville
- Pequabuck
- Pine Meadow
- Plymouth
- Riverton
- Roxbury
- Salisbury
- Sharon
- South Kent
- Taconic
- Terryville
- Thomaston
- Torrington
- Washington
- Washington Depot
- Watertown
- West Cornwall
- Winchester Center
- Winsted
- Woodbury
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Litchfield County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Litchfield 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.
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Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Litchfield County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
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How much does it cost to record in Litchfield County?
Recording fees in Litchfield County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (860) 379-8665 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 Litchfield County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Gift Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Litchfield County.
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