Windham County Gift Deed Form
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Windham County Gift Deed Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Town Clerk of Athens
Athens, Vermont 05143
Hours: Mo 9:00 to 1:00 or by appt.
Phone: (802) 869-3370
Town Clerk of Brattleboro
Brattleboro, Vermont 05301
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:30 to 5:00
Phone: (802) 251-8157
Town Clerk of Brookline
Newfane, Vermont 05345
Hours: Tu, Th 9:00 - 2:00; 1st Sat 9:00 to noon; and by appt.
Phone: (802) 365-4648
Town Clerk of Dover
West Dover, Vermont 05356
Hours: Mo-Fr 9:00 to 5:00
Phone: (802) 464-5100 x2
Town Clerk of Dummerston
East Dummerston, Vermont 05346
Hours: Mo, Tu, Th, Fr 9:00 to 3:00 & We 11:00 to 5:00
Phone: (802) 257-1496
Town Clerk of Grafton
Grafton, Vermont 05146
Hours: Mo, Tu, Th, Fr 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; call first
Phone: (802) 843-2419
Town Clerk of Guilford
Guilford , Vermont 05301
Hours: Mo 7:00 to 6:00; Tu-Th 7:00 to 5:00
Phone: (802) 254-6857
Town Clerk of Halifax
West Halifax, Vermont 05358
Hours: Mo, Tu, Fr 8:00 to 3:00 & Sa 9:00 to noon
Phone: (802) 368-7390
Town Clerk of Jamaica
Jamaica, Vermont 05343
Hours: Mo-Th 9:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 874-4681
Town Clerk of Londonderry
South Londonderry, Vermont 05155
Hours: Mo, Tu, Th, Fr 8:30 to 2:30; We 10:00 to 5:00; Sat by appt
Phone: (802) 824-3356
Town Clerk of Marlboro
Marlboro, Vermont 05344
Hours: Mo, We, Th 9:00 to 4:00 (always call ahead)
Phone: (802) 254-2181
Town Clerk of Newfane
Newfane, Vermont 05345
Hours: Mo - Fr 8:00 to 6:00
Phone: (802) 365-7772 x10
Town Clerk of Putney
Putney, Vermont 05346
Hours: Mo, We-Fr 9:00 to 2:00; We 7:00 to 9:00; Sa 9:00 to noon
Phone: (802) 387-5862 x14
Town Clerk of Rockingham
Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 463-4336 x102
Windham County Clerk (for Somerset)
Newfane, Vermont 05345
Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (802) 251-2009
Town Clerk of Stratton
Stratton, Vermont 05360
Hours: Mo-Th 9:00 to 3:00
Phone: (802) 869-6184
Town Clerk of Townshend
Townshend, Vermont 05353
Hours: Mo-We & Fr 9:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 365-7300
Town Clerk of Vernon
Vernon, Vermont 05354
Hours: Mo, Tu, Th 7:30 to 5:30; We 7:30 to 9:30am
Phone: (802) 257-0292 x4
Town Clerk of Wardsboro
Wardsboro, Vermont 05355
Hours: Mo-Th 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 896-6055
Town Clerk of Westminster
Westminster, Vermont 05158
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:30 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 722-4091
Town Clerk of Whitingham
Jacksonville, Vermont 05342
Hours: Mo-Fr 9:00 to 2:00; We 5:00 to 7:00; 1st Sa 9:00 to noon
Phone: (802) 368-7887
Town Clerk of Wilmington
Wilmington, Vermont 05363-0217
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 464-5836
Town Clerk of Windham
Windham, Vermont 05359
Hours: Mo 12:00 to 4:30; Tu 8:30 to 12:00; We 8:30 to 4:30; Th 11:30 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 874-4211
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Cities and Jurisdictions in Windham County
Properties in any of these areas use Windham County forms:
- Bellows Falls
- Brattleboro
- Cambridgeport
- East Dover
- Grafton
- Jacksonville
- Jamaica
- Londonderry
- Marlboro
- Newfane
- Putney
- Saxtons River
- South Londonderry
- South Newfane
- Townshend
- Vernon
- Wardsboro
- West Dover
- West Dummerston
- West Halifax
- West Townshend
- West Wardsboro
- Westminster
- Westminster Station
- Whitingham
- Williamsville
- Wilmington
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 the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Windham 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 Windham County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
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Are there any recurring fees?
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How much does it cost to record in Windham County?
Recording fees in Windham County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (802) 869-3370 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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