New London County Gift Deed Form
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New London County Gift Deed Form
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New London County Gift Deed Guide
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New London County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Bozrah Town Clerk
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
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
Niantic, Connecticut 06357
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (860) 739-6931 Ext 120
Franklin Town Clerk
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
Jewett City, Connecticut 06351
Hours: Call for hours
Phone: (860) 376-7060 Ext 101
Groton Town Clerk
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
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
Ledyard, Connecticut 06339-1511
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30 / Recording until 4:15
Phone: (860) 464-3257
Lisbon Town Clerk
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
Lyme, Connecticut 06371
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:00
Phone: (860) 434-7733
Montville Town Clerk
Uncasville, Connecticut 06382
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:30
Phone: (860) 848-6784
New London City Clerk
New London, Connecticut 06320
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00 / Recording until 3:45
Phone: (860) 447-5204
North Stonington Town Clerk
North Stonington, Connecticut 06359
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (860) 535-2877 Ext 21, 32, or 37
Norwich Town Clerk
Norwich, Connecticut 06360-4431
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (860) 823-3732
Old Lyme Town Clerk
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
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
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
Baltic, Connecticut 06330
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 to 4:30; Wed until 5:30
Phone: (860) 822-3000 Ext 220
Stonington Town Clerk
Stonington, Connecticut 06378
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00
Phone: (860) 535-5060
Voluntown Town Clerk
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
Waterford, Connecticut 06385
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (860) 444-5831
Recording Tips for New London County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
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
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 the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in New London 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 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.
This Gift Deed meets all recording requirements specific to New London County.
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