North Dakota Forms

Walsh County Gift Deed Form

Walsh County Gift Deed Form

Walsh County Gift Deed Form

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

Validated 7/21/2025 Preview Form
Walsh County Quit Claim Deed Guide

Walsh County Quit Claim Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Validated 7/16/2025 Preview Form
Walsh County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

Walsh County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 5/6/2025 Preview Form

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Walsh County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 600 Cooper Ave, 2nd floor
Grafton, North Dakota 58237

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 12:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (701) 352-2380

Recording Tips for Walsh County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Walsh County

Properties in any of these areas use Walsh County forms:

  • Adams
  • Edinburg
  • Fairdale
  • Fordville
  • Forest River
  • Grafton
  • Hoople
  • Lankin
  • Minto
  • Park River
  • Pisek

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Walsh County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Walsh County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 352-2380 for current fees.

Have other questions? Contact our support team

Gifts of Real Property in North Dakota

A gift deed, or deed of gift, is a legal document voluntarily transferring title to real property from one party (the grantor or donor) to another (the grantee or donee). A gift deed typically transfers real property between family or close friends. Gift deeds are also used to donate to a non-profit organization or charity. The deed serves as proof that the transfer is indeed a gift and without consideration (any conditions or form of compensation).

Valid deeds must meet the following requirements: The grantor must intend to make a present gift of the property, the grantor must deliver the property to the grantee, and the grantee must accept the gift. Gift Deeds must contain language that explicitly states no consideration is expected or required, because any ambiguity or reference to consideration can make the deed contestable in court. A promise to transfer ownership in the future is not a gift, and any deed that does not immediately transfer the interest in the property, or meet any of the aforementioned requirements, can be revoked [1].

A lawful gift deed includes the grantor's full name and marital status, as well as the grantee's full name, marital status, mailing address, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. For North Dakota residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, and joint tenancy. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more persons is presumed to create a tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy is expressly created in the conveyance (N.D.C.C. 47-02-06).

As with any conveyance of real estate, a gift deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. All deeds in North Dakota are required to indicate whether the legal description was taken from a previous instrument, or if it is newly drafted. A metes and bounds description requires the name and address of the person drafting the description (N.D.C.C. 47-19-03.1, 57-02-39). Recite the source of title to establish a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. All transactions of real property must be accompanied by a Statement of Real Estate Full Consideration form, which must be filed with either the Secretary of the State Board of Equalization or county Recorder's office, unless exempt pursuant to N.D.C.C. 11-18-02.2. Record the completed deed at the local County Recorder's office.

The IRS levies a Federal Gift Tax on any transfer of property from one individual to another with no consideration, or consideration that is less than the full market value. 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 [2].

In North Dakota, there is no state gift tax. For questions regarding state taxation laws, consult a tax specialist. Gifts of real property in North Dakota are subject to the federal gift tax. The grantor is responsible for paying the federal gift tax; however, if the grantor does not pay the gift tax, the grantee will be held liable [1].

With gifts of real property, the recipient of the gift (grantee) is not required to declare the amount of the gift as income, but if the property accrues income after the transaction, the recipient is responsible for paying the requisite state and federal income taxes [3].

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a lawyer with any questions about gift deeds or other issues related to the transfer of real property. For questions regarding federal and state taxation laws, consult a tax specialist.

[1] https://nationalparalegal.edu/public_documents/courseware_asp_files/realProperty/PersonalProperty/InterVivosGifts.asp
[2] http://msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/MT199105HR.pdf
[3] https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/frequently-asked-questions-on-gift-taxes

(North Dakota GD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Walsh County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

Save Time and Money

Get your Walsh County Gift Deed form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4572 Reviews )

Karen S.

October 24th, 2019

Excellent support! They were patient and knowledgeable.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Michael L.

March 3rd, 2019

Perfect timely service! Will use again!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Ginger M.

April 8th, 2022

Deeds.com shares alot of useful information for home owners home buyers and investors i give it a thumbs up

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

John H.

June 8th, 2020

This was pretty easy especially for a old guy like me.

Reply from Staff

Thanks John, glad we could help!

Fay J.

July 30th, 2020

instead of the rep giving me instructions on how to summit the documents,with 3 pages, he or she told me i had all night to figure it out!!! wow...because of that i rate the service very poorly...fast to get it done but very poor customer service...so...i give them a 2.5 rating.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback, have a wonderful day Fay.

Adriana V.

July 2nd, 2020

Excellent and a very fast way to release important documents. Thank you very much.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Cathy F.

March 2nd, 2022

Glad I found you. After much searching, you had the right form that I needed. Quick and easy. Cathy

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Edith W.

February 4th, 2020

I was very pleased to be able to get all the legal forms, with instructions, I need to file a beneficiary deed specific to my county in one place. The downloads went smoothly. Deeds.com has saved me time and money by offering this service.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Gary Steve N.

February 4th, 2021

Very user-friendly and easy to understand directions.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

David L.

December 7th, 2021

Really a great service for a reasonable price. Will definitely use again.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

John B.

August 23rd, 2020

Helpful, timely service. Overall, an excellent transaction. Would definitely use Deeds.com again if the need arises.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

STANLEY F.

March 25th, 2019

Forms were spot on and able to save over $100 by not going to an attorney to complete the same documents. There were templates on how forms are supposed to be completed. You just need a notary to sign.

Reply from Staff

Thank you Stanley, we really appreciate your feedback.

Michael B.

November 13th, 2019

It was a breeze to utilize.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Tammy S.

October 6th, 2022

Easy to download, great guidelines, and samples of each form needed.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Dennis B.

June 19th, 2019

It was easy to download the necessary "Death of Joint Tenant" forms. These easy to use interactive forms are made to comply with the laws specific to your state.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!