Orleans County Gift Deed Form
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Orleans County Gift Deed Form
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Orleans County Gift Deed Guide
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Orleans County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Town Clerk of Albany
Albany, Vermont 05820
Hours: Tu & Th 9:00 to 4:00; We 9:00 to 7:00
Phone: (802) 755-6100
Town Clerk of Barton
Barton, Vermont 05822
Hours: M - Th 7:30 to 4:00 & Fr 7:30 to noon
Phone: (802) 525-6222
Town Clerk of Brownington
Orleans, Vermont 05860
Hours: Mo-Th 9:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 754-8401
Town Clerk of Charleston
West Charleston, Vermont 05872
Hours: M, Tu & Th 8:00 to 3:00
Phone: (802) 895-2814
Town Clerk of Coventry
Coventry, Vermont 05825
Hours: M, Tu, Th, F 8:00 to 12:00; W 4:00 to 7:00; 3rd Sat 9:00 to 2:00
Phone: (802) 754-2288
Town Clerk of Craftsbury
Craftsbury, Vermont 05826
Hours: Tu - Fr 8:30 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 586-2823
Town Clerk of Derby
Derby, Vermont 05829
Hours: Mo - Th 7:00 to 5:00
Phone: (802) 766-4906
Town Clerk of Glover
Glover, Vermont 05839
Hours: M - Th 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 525-6227
Town Clerk of Greensboro
Greensboro, Vermont 05841
Hours: Mo - Th 9:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 533-2911
Town Clerk of Holland
Derby Line, Vermont 05830-8961
Hours: Mo, Tu, Th 8:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 895-4440
Town Clerk of Irasburg
Irasburg, Vermont 05845
Hours: Mo-We 9:00 to 3:00 & Th 9:00 to 6:00
Phone: (802) 754-2242
Town Clerk of Jay
Jay, Vermont 05859
Hours: Mo-Th 7:00 to 4:00; We until noon
Phone: (802) 988-2996
Town Clerk of Lowell
Lowell, Vermont 05847
Hours: M-Th 9:00 to 2:30
Phone: (802) 744-6559
Town Clerk of Morgan
Morgan, Vermont 05853
Hours: Mo & Th 8:00 to 4:00; Tu & We 8:00 to 3:00
Phone: (802) 895-2927
City of Newport: Clerk
Newport, Vermont 05855
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 334-2112
Town of Newport: Clerk
Newport Ctr, Vermont 05857
Hours: Mo-Th 7:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 334-6442
Town Clerk of Troy
North Troy, Vermont 05859
Hours: Mo-Th 9:00 to 5:00
Phone: (802) 988-2663
Town Clerk of Westfield
Westfield, Vermont 05874
Hours: Mo-Th 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 744-2484
Town Clerk of Westmore
Orleans, Vermont 05860
Hours: Mo-Th 8:30 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 525-3007
Recording Tips for Orleans County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Orleans County
Properties in any of these areas use Orleans County forms:
- Albany
- Barton
- Beebe Plain
- Coventry
- Craftsbury
- Craftsbury Common
- Derby
- Derby Line
- East Charleston
- Glover
- Greensboro
- Greensboro Bend
- Irasburg
- Lowell
- Morgan
- Newport
- Newport Center
- North Troy
- Orleans
- Troy
- West Charleston
- West Glover
- Westfield
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Orleans County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Orleans 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 Orleans County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans County?
Recording fees in Orleans County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (802) 755-6100 for current fees.
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Gifting of Real Estate in Vermont
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).
In order for a gift deed to be valid they 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. A gift deed 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. Vermont recognizes the following types of joint ownership: tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by entirety. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more unmarried persons is presumed to create a tenancy in common, unless otherwise specified in the conveyance. A conveyance to a married couple vests as tenancy by entirety (27 V.S.A. 2, 27 V.S.A. 349). In Vermont, an instrument may create a joint tenancy in which the interests of the joint tenants are equal or unequal (27 V.S.A 2).
As with any conveyance of real estate, a gift deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. In Vermont, a deed that refers to a survey revised or prepared after July 1, 1988 may be recorded only if it is accompanied by the survey to which it refers, or cites the volume and page in the land records showing where the survey has been previously recorded (27 V.S.A. 341). Recite the source of title to establish a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. Record the completed deed, and file a copy of Act 250 Disclosure Statement with the Town Clerk, who shall record it in the land records (10 V.S.A. 6007).
The fee for recording a real estate document in Vermont, the fees are $10 per page for all documents recorded. Copies of recorded documents are $1 per page. Certified copies are $1, plus the per page costs (32 V.S.A. 1671).
All deeds conveying property with or without consideration must have a Vermont Property Transfer Tax Return (32 V.S.A. 9602). There is a $10 filing fee for this form. When filling out the Transfer Tax Return form, make sure that section B is accurate and clearly printed. This information provides data needed to update that parcel's owner information for all city departments. Do not send property tax payments with documents to be recorded. Those payments should go directly to the Treasurer's Department (32 V.S.A. 9602).
The grantor is responsible for paying the Federal Gift Tax. The IRS implements 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 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 grantor may benefit from filing a Form 709 [2].
In Vermont, there is no state gift tax. For questions regarding state taxation laws, consult a tax specialist. Gifts of real property in Vermont are, however, 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
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This Gift Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Orleans County.
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