Windham County Gift Deed Form

Windham County Gift Deed Form
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Windham County Gift Deed Guide
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Windham County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Ashford Town Clerk
Ashford, Connecticut 06278
Hours: M, T, W, F 8:30 to 3:00; W 7:00 to 9:00; closed Th
Phone: 860-487-4401
Brooklyn Town Clerk
Brooklyn, Connecticut 06234
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 5:00; Thu 8:00 to 6:00; Fri closed
Phone: (860) 779-3411 Press "4"
Canterbury Town Clerk
Canterbury, Connecticut 06331
Hours: Mon-Wed 9:00 to 4:00; Thu 9:00 to 6:30; Fri 9:00 to 1:30
Phone: (860) 546-9377
Chaplin Town Clerk
Chaplin, Connecticut 06235
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 9:00 to 3:00; Tue 1:00 to 7:00; Fri closed
Phone: (860) 455-0073 Ext 312
Eastford Town Clerk
Eastford, Connecticut 06242
Hours: Tue, Wed 10:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; 2nd & 4th Tue until 6:30
Phone: (860) 974-1885
Hampton Town Clerk
Hampton, Connecticut 06247
Hours: Tue 9:00 to 4:00; Thu 10:00 to 7:00
Phone: (860) 455-9132
Killingly Town Clerk
Killingly, Connecticut 06239
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 8:00 to 5:00; Tue 8:00 to 6:00; Friday 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 779-5306, 5307, 5308
Plainfield Town Clerk
Plainfield, Connecticut 06374
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (860) 230-3009, 3010, 3040
Pomfret Town Clerk
Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259
Hours: Mon, Tue & Thu 8:30 to 5:00; Wed 8:30 to 6:00
Phone: (860) 315-5730
Putnam Town Clerk
Putnam, Connecticut 06260
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30; Thu 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 6:00; Fri 8:00 to 1:00
Phone: (860) 963-6807
Scotland Town Clerk
Scotland, Connecticut 06264
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 9:00 to 3:00, 1:00 to 4:00; Wed 11:00 to 7:00; Fri closed
Phone: (860) 423-9634
Sterling Town Clerk
Plainfield, Connecticut 06373-0157
Hours: Mon, Tue 8:00 to 4:30; Wed until 6:00; Thu until 4:00; Fri closed
Phone: (860) 564-2657
Thompson Town Clerk
North Grosvenordale, Connecticut 06255-0899
Hours: Mon-Wed 9:00 to 4:00; Thu 9:00 to 6:00; Fri 9:00 to 2:00; first Sat 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 923-9900
Windham Town Clerk
Willimantic, Connecticut 06226
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 5:00; Thu 8:00 to 7:30; Fri 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (860) 465-3013
Woodstock Town Clerk
Woodstock, Connecticut 06281-3039
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30am to 4:30pm; Wed 8:30am to 6:00pm; Fri 8:30am to 3:00pm
Phone: (860) 928-6595 x322 or 320
Recording Tips for Windham County:
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
Cities and Jurisdictions in Windham County
Properties in any of these areas use Windham County forms:
- Abington
- Ashford
- Ballouville
- Brooklyn
- Canterbury
- Central Village
- Chaplin
- Danielson
- Dayville
- East Killingly
- East Woodstock
- Eastford
- Fabyan
- Grosvenor Dale
- Hampton
- Moosup
- North Grosvenordale
- North Windham
- Oneco
- Plainfield
- Pomfret
- Pomfret Center
- Putnam
- Quinebaug
- Rogers
- Scotland
- South Windham
- South Woodstock
- Sterling
- Thompson
- Wauregan
- Willimantic
- Windham
- Woodstock
- Woodstock Valley
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Windham County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Windham 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 Windham County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Windham 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 Windham 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 Windham County?
Recording fees in Windham County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 860-487-4401 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
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