Tolland County Gift Deed Form

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Tolland County Gift Deed Form

Tolland County Gift Deed Form

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Tolland County Gift Deed Guide

Tolland County Gift Deed Guide

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Tolland County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Andover Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 17 School Rd
Andover, Connecticut 06232

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15 to 4:00; Tue until 7:00; Fri closed

Phone: (860) 742-7305

Bolton Town Clerk

Address:
222 Bolton Center Rd
Bolton, Connecticut 06043

Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 8:30 to 4:00; Tue until 6;30; Fri 8:30 to 1:00

Phone: (860) 649-8066

Columbia Town Clerk

Address:
323 Jonathan Trumbell Hwy
Columbia, Connecticut 06237

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 4:00; Thu 8:00 to 6:00; Fri 8:00 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 228-3284

Coventry Town Clerk

Address:
1712 Main St
Coventry, Connecticut 06238

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30 to 4:30; Thu 8:30 to 6:30; Fri 8:30 to 1:30

Phone: (860) 742-7966

Ellington Town Clerk

Address:
55 Main St
Ellington, Connecticut 06029

Hours: Mon 8:30 to 6:00; Tue-Thu 8:30 to 4:00; Fri 8:30 to 1:30 / Recording ends 30 mins prior to closing Mon & Fri, 15 mins prior Tue-Thu

Phone: (860) 870-3105

Hebron Town Clerk

Address:
15 Gilead St (Rte 85)
Hebron, Connecticut 06248

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 4:00; Thu 8:00 to 6:00; Fri 8:00 to 1:00

Phone: (860) 228-5971

Mansfield Town Clerk

Address:
4 S Eagleville Rd
Storrs, Connecticut 0628

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:15 to 4:30; Thu 8:15 to 6:30; Fri 8:00 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 429-3302

Somers Town Clerk

Address:
600 Main St
Somers, Connecticut 06071

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 5:00; Thu 8:00 to 6:30; Fri closed

Phone: (860) 763-8207, 8206

Stafford Town Clerk

Address:
Warren Memorial Town Hall, First Floor - 1 Main St / PO Box 11
Stafford Springs, Connecticut 06076

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 4:30; Thu 8:00 to 6:30; Friday closed

Phone: (860) 684-1765

Tolland Town Clerk

Address:
Hicks Memorial Municipal Center - 21 Tolland Green, 5th Level
Tolland, Connecticut 06084

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

Phone: (860) 871-3630

Union Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 1043 Buckley Hwy
Union, Connecticut 06076

Hours: Tue-Thu 9:00 to 12:00; Wed also 1:00 to 3:00

Phone: (860) 684-3770

Vernon Town Clerk

Address:
14 Park Pl
Vernon, Connecticut 06066

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30 to 4:30; Thu 8:30 to 7:00; Fri 8:30 to 1:00

Phone: (860) 870-3662

Willington Town Clerk

Address:
40 Old Farms Rd
Willington, Connecticut 06279

Hours: Mon 12:30 to 7:30; Tue-Fri 9:00 to 2:00

Phone: (860) 487-3121

Recording Tips for Tolland County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Tolland County

Properties in any of these areas use Tolland County forms:

  • Amston
  • Andover
  • Bolton
  • Columbia
  • Coventry
  • Ellington
  • Hebron
  • Mansfield Center
  • Mansfield Depot
  • Somers
  • Somersville
  • South Willington
  • Stafford
  • Stafford Springs
  • Staffordville
  • Storrs Mansfield
  • Tolland
  • Vernon Rockville
  • Willington

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Tolland County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Tolland 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 Tolland 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 Tolland County?

Recording fees in Tolland County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (860) 742-7305 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 Tolland County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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