Caledonia County Gift Deed Form (Vermont)

All Caledonia County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Gift Deed Form

Caledonia County Gift Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Caledonia County compliant document last validated/updated 10/16/2024

Gift Deed Guide

Caledonia County Gift Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Caledonia County compliant document last validated/updated 7/3/2024

Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

Caledonia County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Caledonia County compliant document last validated/updated 11/6/2024

When using these Gift Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Caledonia County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

Town of Barnet Clerk

1743 US Route 5 S / PO Box 15, Barnet, Vermont 05821

Hours: 9:00 to 12:00, 1:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (802) 633-2256

Town of Burke Clerk

212 School St, West Burke, Vermont 05871

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (802) 467-3717

Town of Danville Clerk

36 Route 2 West / P.O. Box 183, Danville, Vermont 05828

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (802) 684-3352

Town of Groton Clerk

1476 Scott Highway, Groton, Vermont 05046

Hours: Wed & Fri 8:00 - 12:30

Phone: (802) 584-3276

Town of Hardwick Clerk

20 Church St / PO Box 523, Hardwick, Vermont 05843

Hours: M-Th 8:00 - 4:30; F 8:00 to 4:00

Phone: (802) 472-5971

Town of Kirby Clerk

346 Town Hall Rd, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851

Hours: Tu & Th 8:00 - 3:00 and by appt

Phone: (802) 626-9386

Town of Lyndon Clerk

119 Park Ave / PO Box 167, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851-0167

Hours: M-F 7:30 - 4:30

Phone: (802) 626-5785

Town of Newark Clerk

1336 Newark St, Newark, Vermont 05871

Hours: M, W, Th 9:00 - 4:00

Phone: (802) 467-3336

Town of Peacham Clerk

79 Church St / PO Box 244, Peacham, Vermont 05862

Hours: Mon 8:00 to 5:00; Tue - Thu 8:00 to noon

Phone: (802) 592-3218

Town of Ryegate Clerk

18 S Bayley-Hazen Rd / PO Box 332, Ryegate, Vermont 05042

Hours: Mon-Wed 1:00 - 5:00; Fri 9:00 - 1:00

Phone: (802) 584-3880

Town of St. Johnsbury Clerk

51 Depot Square, Suite 101, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

Hours: Mo 8:00 - 5:00, Tu-Fr 8:00 - 4:30

Phone: (802) 748-4331

Town of Sheffield Clerk

37 Dane Rd / PO Box 165, Sheffield, Vermont 05866

Hours: M, W, F 9:00 - 3:00; W eve 5:00 - 8:00

Phone: (802) 626-8862

Town of Stannard Clerk

Stannard Mountain Rd / PO Box 94, Greensboro Bend, Vermont 05842

Hours: Wed 8:00 - 12:00

Phone: (802) 533-2577

Town of Sutton Clerk

167 Underpass Rd, Sutton, Vermont 05867

Hours: Mon - Thu 8:00 to 4:30; Fri 8:00 to 12:00

Phone: (802) 467-3377

Town of Walden Clerk

12 VT Route 215, West Danville, Vermont 05873

Hours: M - W 9:00 - 4:00; Th 9:00 - 5:00

Phone: (802) 563-2220

Town of Waterford Clerk

532 Maple St / PO Box 56, Lower Waterford, Vermont 05848

Hours: M, Th & F 8:30 - 3:30; Tu 12:00 - 6:00

Phone: (802) 748-2122

Town of Wheelock Clerk

1192 Route 122 / PO Box 1328, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851

Hours: M & Th 8:30 to 4:00; Wed 10:30 to 6:00

Phone: (802) 626-9094

Local jurisdictions located in Caledonia County include:

  • Barnet
  • Danville
  • East Burke
  • East Hardwick
  • East Ryegate
  • East Saint Johnsbury
  • Groton
  • Hardwick
  • Lower Waterford
  • Lyndon
  • Lyndon Center
  • Lyndonville
  • Mc Indoe Falls
  • Passumpsic
  • Peacham
  • Saint Johnsbury
  • Saint Johnsbury Center
  • Sheffield
  • South Ryegate
  • Sutton
  • West Burke
  • West Danville

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Caledonia County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Caledonia County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Caledonia County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Caledonia County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Gift Deed forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Caledonia County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Caledonia County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Vermont or Caledonia County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Caledonia County Gift Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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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