Tolland County Gift Deed Form
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Tolland County Gift Deed Form
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Tolland County Gift Deed Guide
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Tolland County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Andover Town Clerk
Andover, Connecticut 06232
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15 to 4:00; Tue until 7:00; Fri closed
Phone: (860) 742-7305
Bolton Town Clerk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
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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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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?
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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 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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