Hidalgo County Gift Deed Form

Hidalgo County Gift Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Hidalgo County Gift Deed Guide
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Hidalgo County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Hidalgo County Clerk
Edinburg, Texas 78539
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Phone: (956) 318-2100 & 2811
McAllen Substation
McAllen, Texas 78501
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Phone: (956) 661-1009
Recording Tips for Hidalgo County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Hidalgo County
Properties in any of these areas use Hidalgo County forms:
- Alamo
- Donna
- Edcouch
- Edinburg
- Elsa
- Hargill
- Hidalgo
- La Blanca
- La Joya
- La Villa
- Linn
- Los Ebanos
- Mcallen
- Mercedes
- Mission
- Penitas
- Pharr
- Progreso
- San Juan
- Sullivan City
- Weslaco
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hidalgo County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County?
Recording fees in Hidalgo County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (956) 318-2100 & 2811 for current fees.
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Gifting Real Property in Texas
Gift deeds transfer 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 transfer property as a charitable act or donation, these transfers occur during the grantor's lifetime. It is important that a gift deed 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 Texas residential property, the primary methods for holding title in co-ownership are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and community property (TEX. EST CODE 111.001, TEX. FAM CODE 3.003).
As with any conveyance of realty, a gift deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the source of title to establish a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. The document must be signed and acknowledged by the grantor in the presence of two credible witnesses or a certified officer (TEX. PROP CODE 12.001b). Record the completed deed, along with any additional materials, in the clerk's office of the county where the property is located. Contact the same office to verify accepted forms of payment.
In Texas, an unrecorded deed (or instrument) "is binding on a party to the instrument, on the party's heirs, and on a subsequent purchaser who does not pay a valuable consideration or who has notice of the instrument" (TEX. PROP CODE 13.001). This means that, even if a gift deed is unrecorded, it is still a binding document that applies to parties who have signed or acknowledged it.
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, they are responsible for paying the requisite state and federal income tax [1].
While the amount of the gift does not need to be declared as income, gifts of real property are subject to federal gift taxation. The person or entity making the gift (grantor) is responsible for paying this tax. However, if the donor does not pay the gift tax, the donee 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].
This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a Texas 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
(Texas Gift Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Hidalgo County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Gift Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Hidalgo County.
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