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Habersham County Gift Deed Form

Habersham County Gift Deed Form

Habersham County Gift Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Validated 6/9/2025 Preview Form
Habersham County Gift Deed Guide

Habersham County Gift Deed Guide

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Habersham County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

Habersham County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Superior Court
Address:
295 Llewellyn St, Suite 110
Clarkesville, Georgia 30523

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (706) 839-0300

Recording Tips for Habersham County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Habersham County

Properties in any of these areas use Habersham County forms:

  • Alto
  • Clarkesville
  • Cornelia
  • Demorest
  • Mount Airy
  • Turnerville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Habersham County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Habersham County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (706) 839-0300 for current fees.

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Gifts of Real Property in Georgia

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 information, and mailing address. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or co-ownership. For Georgia residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common and joint tenancy. An estate conveyed to two or more people is presumed a tenancy in common, unless otherwise specified (OCGA 44-6-120, 44-6-190).

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. In Georgia, deeds must be signed by the grantor in front of a notary and one witness ( 44-2-21(b)). All signatures must be original.

In Georgia, all documents conveying an interest in real property require a Real Estate Transfer Tax Form (PT-61). This form is available online at gsccca.org, and it must be submitted electronically [1]. Record the completed gift deed, along with additional materials, with the clerk of court's office where the subject property is located. Contact the same office to confirm recording fees and 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 [2].

In Georgia, there is no state gift tax. Gifts of real property in Georgia are, however, 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 [2]. For questions regarding state tax laws, consult a tax specialist.

In accordance with federal law, individuals are permitted an annual exclusion of $15,000 on gifts. This means that gifts valued below $15,000 do not require a federal gift tax return (Form 709). Even so, donors should consider filing one for many gifts of real property [3].

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a Georgia lawyer with any questions about gift deeds or other issues related to the transfer of real property.

[1] http://apps.gsccca.org/pt61efiling/faq.asp#4

[2] http://msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/MT199105HR.pdf

[3] https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/frequently-asked-questions-on-gift-taxes

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

This Gift Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Habersham County.

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