Windsor County Gift Deed Form
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Windsor County Gift Deed Form
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Windsor County Gift Deed Guide
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Windsor County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Town Clerk of Andover
Andover, Vermont 05143
Hours: Mo, Tu, Th, Fr 9:00 to 1:00 & We 11:00 to 3:00 (always call ahead)
Phone: (802) 875-2765
Town Clerk of Baltimore
Baltimore, Vermont 05143
Hours: We 4:00 to 6:00 & Th 9:00 to 11:00 and by appt
Phone: (802) 263-5274
Town Clerk of Barnard
Barnard, Vermont 05031
Hours: Mo-We 8:00 to 3:30
Phone: (802) 234-9211
Town Clerk of Bethel
Bethel, Vermont 05032
Hours: Mo, Th 8:00 to 12:30 & 1:00 to 4:00; Tu, Fr 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (802) 234-9722
Town Clerk of Bridgewater
Bridgewater, Vermont 05034
Hours: Mo-Th 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 672-3334
Town Clerk of Cavendish
Cavendish, Vermont 05142
Hours: Mo-Fr 9:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 226-7292
Town Clerk of Chester
Chester, Vermont 05143
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:00 to 4:00 or by appt
Phone: (802) 875-2173
Town Clerk of Hartford
White River Junction, Vermont 05001
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F (sometimes closed 12:00 to 1:00)
Phone: (802) 295-2785
Town Clerk of Hartland
Hartland, Vermont 05048
Hours: Mo-Fr 7:00 to 5:00
Phone: (802) 436-2444
Town Clerk of Ludlow
Ludlow, Vermont 05149
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 228-3232
Town Clerk of Norwich
Norwich, Vermont 05055
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:30 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 649-1419
Town Clerk of Plymouth
Plymouth, Vermont 05056
Hours: Mo-Th 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 672-3655
Town Clerk of Pomfret
North Pomfret, Vermont 05053
Hours: Mo, We, Fr 8:30 to 2:30
Phone: (802) 457-3861
Town Clerk of Reading
Reading, Vermont 05062
Hours: Mo-Th 8:00 to 4:00; 1st Sat 9:00 to 12:00
Phone: (802) 484-7250
Town Clerk of Rochester
Rochester, Vermont 05767-0238
Hours: Tu-Fr 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 767-3631
Town Clerk of Royalton
South Royalton, Vermont 05068
Hours: Mo-Th 8:00 to 12:00 & 12:30 to 3:00
Phone: (802) 763-7207
Town Clerk of Sharon
Sharon, Vermont 05065
Hours: Mo-Th 7:30 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 763-8268 x1
Town Clerk of Springfield
Springfield, Vermont 05156
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 885-2104
Town Clerk of Stockbridge
Stockbridge, Vermont 05772
Hours: Tu-Th 8:00 to 4:30; Fr 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (802) 746-8400
Town Clerk of Weathersfield
Ascutney, Vermont 05030-0550
Hours: Mo-We 9:00 to 4:00; Th 9:00 to 5:30
Phone: (802) 674-9500
Town Clerk of Weston
Weston, Vermont 05161-0098
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:00 to 1:00
Phone: (802) 824-6645
Town Clerk of West Windsor
Brownsville, Vermont 05037
Hours: Mo-Fr 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:30 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 484-7212
Town Clerk of Windsor
Windsor, Vermont 05089
Hours: Mo-We 8:00 to 5:00; Th 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 674-5610
Town Clerk of Woodstock
Woodstock, Vermont 05091
Hours: Mo-Fr 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 457-3611
Recording Tips for Windsor County:
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Windsor County
Properties in any of these areas use Windsor County forms:
- Ascutney
- Barnard
- Bethel
- Bridgewater
- Bridgewater Corners
- Brownsville
- Cavendish
- Chester
- Chester Depot
- Gaysville
- Hartford
- Hartland
- Hartland Four Corners
- Ludlow
- North Hartland
- North Pomfret
- North Springfield
- Norwich
- Perkinsville
- Plymouth
- Proctorsville
- Quechee
- Reading
- Rochester
- Sharon
- South Pomfret
- South Royalton
- South Woodstock
- Springfield
- Stockbridge
- Taftsville
- West Hartford
- Weston
- White River Junction
- Wilder
- Windsor
- Woodstock
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Windsor County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Windsor 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 Windsor County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor County?
Recording fees in Windsor County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (802) 875-2765 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
(Vermont Gift Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Windsor County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Gift Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Windsor County.
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