Middlesex County Gift Deed Form
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Middlesex County Gift Deed Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Chester Town Clerk
Chester, Connecticut 06412
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 9:00 to 12:00, 1:00 to 4:00; Tue until 7:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 526-0013 Ext 511
Clinton Town Clerk
Clinton, Connecticut 06413
Hours: Mon-Wed 9:00 to 4:00; Thu 9:00 to 7:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 669-9101
Cromwell Town Clerk
Cromwell, Connecticut 06416
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00
Phone: (860) 632-3400
Deep River Town Clerk
Deep River, Connecticut 06417
Hours: Mon-Wed 9:00 to 4:00; Thu 9:00 to 6:30; Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 526-6024
Durham Town Clerk
Durham, Connecticut 06422
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30;Tue until 7:00 (exc July & Aug)
Phone: (860) 349-3453
East Haddam Town Clerk
East Haddam, Connecticut 06423
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 9:00 to 4:00; Tue 9:00 to 7:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 873-5027
East Hampton Town Clerk
East Hampton, Connecticut 06424
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 8:00 to 4:00; Tue 8:00 to 6:30; Friday 8:00 to 12:30
Phone: (860) 267-2519 Ext 310, 311
Essex Town Clerk
Essex, Connecticut 06426
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:00 / Recording until 3:30
Phone: (860) 767-4340 Ext 128, 129
Haddam Town Clerk
Haddam, Connecticut 06438
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 4:00; Thu 8:30 to 6:30; Fri 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 345-8531 Ext 211, 212
Killingworth Town Clerk
Killingworth, Connecticut 06419
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00 and by appt
Phone: (860) 663-1765 Ext 502
Middlefield Town Clerk
Middlefield, Connecticut 06455
Hours: Mon 9:00 to 5:00; Tue-Thu 9:00 to 4:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 349-7116
Middletown Town Clerk
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (860) 638-4910
Old Saybrook Town Clerk
Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (860) 395-3135
Portland Town Clerk
Portland, Connecticut 06480
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 8:30 to 4:30; Tue 8:30 to 7:00; Fri 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 342-6742 & 6743
Westbrook Town Clerk
Westbrook, Connecticut 06498
Hours: Mon-Wed 9:00 to 4:00; Thu 9:00 to 7:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 399-3044
Recording Tips for Middlesex County:
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- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Middlesex County
Properties in any of these areas use Middlesex County forms:
- Centerbrook
- Chester
- Clinton
- Cobalt
- Cromwell
- Deep River
- Durham
- East Haddam
- East Hampton
- Essex
- Haddam
- Higganum
- Ivoryton
- Killingworth
- Middle Haddam
- Middlefield
- Middletown
- Moodus
- Old Saybrook
- Portland
- Rockfall
- Westbrook
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Middlesex County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
Recording fees in Middlesex County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (860) 526-0013 Ext 511 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 Middlesex County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Gift Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Middlesex County.
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