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New Haven County Gift Deed Form

New Haven County Gift Deed Form

New Haven County Gift Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 7/22/2025
New Haven County Gift Deed Guide

New Haven County Gift Deed Guide

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

New Haven 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 New Haven County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Ansonia Town & City Clerk
Address:
City Hall - 253 Main St
Ansonia, Connecticut 06401

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30 to 4:30; Thu 8:30 to 5:00; Fri 8:30 to 1:00

Phone: (203) 736-5980

Beacon Falls Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 10 Maple St
Beacon Falls, Connecticut 06403

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

Phone: (203) 729-8254

Bethany Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 40 Peck Rd
Bethany, Connecticut 06524-3338

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30; Mon eve 6:30 to 7:30

Phone: (203) 393-2100 Ext 104, 105, 106

Branford Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 1019 Main St
Branford , Connecticut 06405

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30 / Recording 9:00 to 4:00

Phone: (203) 315-0678

Cheshire Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 84 South Main St
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00

Phone: (203) 271-6601

Derby Town/City Clerk
Address:
City Hall - 1 Elizabeth St
Derby, Connecticut 06418

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00

Phone: (203) 736-1462

East Haven Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 250 Main St
East Haven, Connecticut 06512

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

Phone: (203) 468–3201, 3202

Guilford Town Clerk
Address:
31 Park St
Guilford, Connecticut 06437

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

Phone: (203) 453-8001

Hamden Town Clerk
Address:
Government Center - 2750 Dixwell Ave
Hamden, Connecticut 06518

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45 to 4:15

Phone: (203) 287-7028

Madison Town Clerk
Address:
8 Campus Dr
Madison, Connecticut 06443

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00

Phone: (203) 245-5672

Meriden City Clerk
Address:
City Hall - 142 East Main St
Meriden, Connecticut 06450

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 5:00

Phone: (203) 630-4030

Middlebury Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 1212 Whittemore Rd
Middlebury, Connecticut 06762

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00

Phone: (203) 758-2557

Milford City Clerk
Address:
70 W River St
Milford, Connecticut 06460

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 5:00 / Recording until 4:30

Phone: (203) 783-3210

Naugatuck Town Clerk
Address:
229 Church St, 2nd Floor
Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00 / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (203) 720-7055

New Haven City/Town Clerk
Address:
200 Orange St
New Haven, Connecticut 06510

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

Phone: (203) 946-8346

North Branford Town Clerk
Address:
909 Foxon Rd
North Branford , Connecticut 06471

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

Phone: (203) 484-6015

North Haven Town Clerk
Address:
Memorial Town Hall - 18 Church St
North Haven, Connecticut 06473

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

Phone: (203) 239-5321 Ext 630

Orange Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 617 Orange Center Rd
Orange, Connecticut 06477

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

Phone: (203) 891-4717, 4728, 4729, 4730

Oxford Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 486 Oxford Rd
Oxford, Connecticut 06478

Hours: Mon 9:00 to 7:00; Tue-Thu 9:00 to 5:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00

Phone: (203) 888-2543 Ext 3024, 3025, 3026

Prospect Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 36 Center St
Prospect, Connecticut 06712

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00

Phone: (203) 758-4461

Seymour Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 1 First St
Seymour, Connecticut 06483

Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 to 4:30; Fri 8:00 to 12:00

Phone: (203) 888-0519

Southbury Town Clerk
Address:
501 Main St South, Rm 202
Southbury, Connecticut 06488

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

Phone: (203) 262-0657

Wallingford Town Clerk
Address:
45 S Main St, Rm #108
Wallingford, Connecticut 06492

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00 / Recording until 4:45

Phone: (203) 294-2145

Waterbury Town Clerk
Address:
235 Grand St, 1st Floor
Waterbury, Connecticut 06702

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

Phone: (203) 574-6806

West Haven City Clerk
Address:
City Hall - 355 Main St, 1st Floor
West Haven, Connecticut 06516

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00

Phone: (203) 937-3535

Wolcott Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 10 Kenea Ave
Wolcott, Connecticut 06716

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 4:30; Thu 8:00 to 5:30; Fri 8:00 to 12:00 / Recording until 30 mins to closing

Phone: (203) 879-8100

Woodbridge Town Clerk
Address:
11 Meetinghouse Lane
Woodbridge, Connecticut 06525

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00 / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (203) 389-3422

Recording Tips for New Haven County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in New Haven County

Properties in any of these areas use New Haven County forms:

  • Ansonia
  • Beacon Falls
  • Bethany
  • Branford
  • Cheshire
  • Derby
  • East Haven
  • Guilford
  • Hamden
  • Madison
  • Meriden
  • Middlebury
  • Milford
  • Naugatuck
  • New Haven
  • North Branford
  • North Haven
  • Northford
  • Orange
  • Oxford
  • Prospect
  • Seymour
  • South Britain
  • Southbury
  • Wallingford
  • Waterbury
  • West Haven
  • Wolcott
  • Woodbridge

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for New Haven County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in New Haven County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (203) 736-5980 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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