New Haven County Gift Deed Form
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New Haven County Gift Deed Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Ansonia Town & City Clerk
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
Beacon Falls, Connecticut 06403
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (203) 729-8254
Bethany Town Clerk
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
Branford , Connecticut 06405
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30 / Recording 9:00 to 4:00
Phone: (203) 315-0678
Cheshire Town Clerk
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00
Phone: (203) 271-6601
Derby Town/City Clerk
Derby, Connecticut 06418
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00
Phone: (203) 736-1462
East Haven Town Clerk
East Haven, Connecticut 06512
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (203) 468–3201, 3202
Guilford Town Clerk
Guilford, Connecticut 06437
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (203) 453-8001
Hamden Town Clerk
Hamden, Connecticut 06518
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45 to 4:15
Phone: (203) 287-7028
Madison Town Clerk
Madison, Connecticut 06443
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00
Phone: (203) 245-5672
Meriden City Clerk
Meriden, Connecticut 06450
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 5:00
Phone: (203) 630-4030
Middlebury Town Clerk
Middlebury, Connecticut 06762
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (203) 758-2557
Milford City Clerk
Milford, Connecticut 06460
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 5:00 / Recording until 4:30
Phone: (203) 783-3210
Naugatuck Town Clerk
Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00 / Recording until 3:30
Phone: (203) 720-7055
New Haven City/Town Clerk
New Haven, Connecticut 06510
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00 / Recording until 4:00
Phone: (203) 946-8346
North Branford Town Clerk
North Branford , Connecticut 06471
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (203) 484-6015
North Haven Town Clerk
North Haven, Connecticut 06473
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (203) 239-5321 Ext 630
Orange Town Clerk
Orange, Connecticut 06477
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (203) 891-4717, 4728, 4729, 4730
Oxford Town Clerk
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
Prospect, Connecticut 06712
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00
Phone: (203) 758-4461
Seymour Town Clerk
Seymour, Connecticut 06483
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 to 4:30; Fri 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (203) 888-0519
Southbury Town Clerk
Southbury, Connecticut 06488
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (203) 262-0657
Wallingford Town Clerk
Wallingford, Connecticut 06492
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00 / Recording until 4:45
Phone: (203) 294-2145
Waterbury Town Clerk
Waterbury, Connecticut 06702
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (203) 574-6806
West Haven City Clerk
West Haven, Connecticut 06516
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00
Phone: (203) 937-3535
Wolcott Town Clerk
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
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:
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- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
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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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?
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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 New Haven 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 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
Important: Your property must be located in New Haven County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
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