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New London County Gift Deed Form

New London County Gift Deed Form

New London County Gift Deed Form

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New London County Gift Deed Guide

New London County Gift Deed Guide

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New London County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

New London County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

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Important: Your property must be located in New London County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Bozrah Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 1 River Rd
Bozrah, Connecticut 06334

Hours: Mon-Wed 9:00 to 4:00; Thu 9:00 to 6:00; Fri closed

Phone: (860) 889-2689 Ext 201

Colchester Town Clerk
Address:
127 Norwich Ave, Suite 1
Colchester, Connecticut 06415

Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri 8:30 to 4:30; Thu 8:30 to 7:00

Phone: (860) 537-7215, 7217, 7218

East Lyme Town Clerk
Address:
108 Pennsylvania Ave / PO Box 519
Niantic, Connecticut 06357

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

Phone: (860) 739-6931 Ext 120

Franklin Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 7 Meetinghouse Hill
Franklin, Connecticut 06254

Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 to 3:00; Tue eve 6:00 to 8:00

Phone: (860) 642-7352 Ext 18

Griswold Town Clerk
Address:
28 Main St
Jewett City, Connecticut 06351

Hours: Call for hours

Phone: (860) 376-7060 Ext 101

Groton Town Clerk
Address:
45 Fort Hill Rd
Groton, Connecticut 06340

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

Phone: (860) 441-6642

Lebanon Town Clerk
Address:
579 Exeter Rd
Lebanon, Connecticut 06249

Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 8:00 to 4:00; Tue 8:00 to 6:00; Wed closed

Phone: (860) 642-2011

Ledyard Town Clerk
Address:
741 Colonel Ledyard Hwy
Ledyard, Connecticut 06339-1511

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30 / Recording until 4:15

Phone: (860) 464-3257

Lisbon Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 1 Newent Rd
Lisbon, Connecticut 06351

Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00; Wed eve 6:00 to 8:00; Fri 9:00 to 1:00

Phone: (860) 376-2708

Lyme Town Clerk
Address:
480 Hamburg Rd (Route 156)
Lyme, Connecticut 06371

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:00

Phone: (860) 434-7733

Montville Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Rm 5
Uncasville, Connecticut 06382

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

Phone: (860) 848-6784

New London City Clerk
Address:
181 State St
New London, Connecticut 06320

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00 / Recording until 3:45

Phone: (860) 447-5204

North Stonington Town Clerk
Address:
New Town Hall - 40 Main St
North Stonington, Connecticut 06359

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

Phone: (860) 535-2877 Ext 21, 32, or 37

Norwich Town Clerk
Address:
City Hall, Rm 215 - 100 Broadway
Norwich, Connecticut 06360-4431

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

Phone: (860) 823-3732

Old Lyme Town Clerk
Address:
Memorial Town Hall - 52 Lyme St
Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00

Phone: (860) 434-1605 Ext 221

Preston Town Clerk
Address:
389 Route 2
Preston, Connecticut 06365

Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00 to 4:30; Thu 9:00 to 6:30

Phone: 860-887-5581 Ext 111, 102, and 106

Salem Town Clerk
Address:
270 Hartford Rd
Salem, Connecticut 06420

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 5:00; Thu 8:00 to 6:00; Fri closed

Phone: (860) 859-3873 Ext 7, 170, 180

Sprague Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 1 Main St / PO Box 162
Baltic, Connecticut 06330

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

Phone: (860) 822-3000 Ext 220

Stonington Town Clerk
Address:
152 Elm St
Stonington, Connecticut 06378

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

Phone: (860) 535-5060

Voluntown Town Clerk
Address:
115 Main St
Voluntown, Connecticut 06384

Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 4:00; Tue 6:00 to 8:00; Fri closed

Phone: (860) 376-4089

Waterford Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall - 15 Rope Ferry Rd
Waterford, Connecticut 06385

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

Phone: (860) 444-5831

Recording Tips for New London County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in New London County

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

  • Baltic
  • Bozrah
  • Colchester
  • East Lyme
  • Gales Ferry
  • Gilman
  • Groton
  • Hadlyme
  • Hanover
  • Jewett City
  • Lebanon
  • Ledyard
  • Mashantucket
  • Montville
  • Mystic
  • New London
  • Niantic
  • North Franklin
  • North Stonington
  • North Westchester
  • Norwich
  • Oakdale
  • Old Lyme
  • Old Mystic
  • Pawcatuck
  • Preston
  • Quaker Hill
  • Salem
  • South Lyme
  • Stonington
  • Taftville
  • Uncasville
  • Versailles
  • Voluntown
  • Waterford
  • West Mystic
  • Yantic

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

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in New London County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (860) 889-2689 Ext 201 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 London County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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