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A gift affidavit is a document that allows you to transfer ownership of an asset from one individual to another. An affidavit can be used to transfer ownership of a vehicle, real estate, money, or other property. Use this gift affidavit template to transfer an asset easily and legally.

I, [Donor.FirstName][Donor.LastName] (the "Donor"), residing at [Donor.StreetAddress], [Donor.City], [Donor.State], [Donor.PostalCode], being of sound body and mind, do solemnly swear that:

Be specific when describing the property, stock, or vehicle you are giving to your donee. You want it to be as clear as possible so there is no confusion later as to what property was given.

  1. I write this Gift Affidavit as legal evidence of the transfer of a gift to [Donee.FirstName][Donee.LastName] (the "Donee"), who is currently residing at [Donee.StreetAddress], [Donee.City], [Donee.State], [Donee.PostalCode].

  2. The gift is (insert description of the gift, e.g., the make, model, and VIN of the boat or car).

  3. The gift will be/was transferred on (insert date).

  4. The gift is valued at (insert amount).

  5. The gift is given without any expectation or pursuit of personal benefit, favor, or monetary gain.

  6. I am the giver of this gift, and I declare that this gift is made out of my free will and without any pressure from anyone else.

  7. I understand that this is a gift and that I am not obligated to pay any tax on the value of the item unless the value of the gift exceeds my annual and lifetime exclusion.

  8. I am aware that any false information and statements in this affidavit are punishable to the fullest extent of the law.

The exact value or worth of the gift must be provided for legal and tax purposes. The following statement ensures the gift is given with pure intentions, where the gift was not coerced and that he/she does not expect anything in return for the gift.

The undersigned certifies that the information and statements in this affidavit are true and correct.

Be sure to sign the affidavit before a notary public. This will confirm that you’re present in person and that the signature on the document is authentic. The notary will then record the affidavit in their logbook, which is a public record.

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Notarized By:

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Signature
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​[Donor.FirstName][Donor.LastName][Donor.Company]​

Notary Public

​[Notary.FirstName][Notary.LastName][Notary.Email]​

My commission expires:(insert expiration date)

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FAQ

  • A gift affidavit is a document that can be used to transfer property from one person (Donor) to another (Donee), without the need for an actual sale or exchange. The gift affidavit ensures that the gift was given freely with no expectation of any kind of return or exchange. They’re great for helping you avoid paying taxes on an item if you’re giving it away to someone related to you.

  • Yes, a gift affidavit needs to be notarized to ensure its legitimacy. Notaries are legally required to verify the identity of any person who signs a document. They also must certify that all parties signing the document were present during the signing process. This helps prevent fraud because it ensures that no one has forged any signatures on the document.

    In addition, if there are any questions about authenticity later (for example, if someone claims someone else signed for them without their knowledge), it can be shown that all parties were present during the signing process and that nobody was coerced into signing anything against their wishes.

  • The best way to avoid gift tax without affecting your exclusion status is to structure your gifts over time by giving less than the annual exclusion. You can avoid gift tax through gift tax exclusions and deductions such as the following: 

    • Annual Exclusion: The first $16,000 (as of 2022) you give away per calendar year is exempt from gift tax.

    • Lifetime Exclusion: If you want to give more than your annual exclusion, you can use your lifetime exclusion which allows you to give up to $12.06 million (as of 2022) without incurring any gift taxes.

    • Charitable Deduction: Gifts to qualifying charities or those approved by the IRS will not incur gift tax.

    • Medical Expense Deduction: Gifts that cover an individual’s medical expenses and are paid directly to the medical service providers will not incur gift tax.

    • Educational Expense Deduction: Gifts that cover an individual’s tuition expenses and are paid directly to the educational institute will not incur gift tax.

    • Marital Deduction: Gifts to your spouse will not incur gift tax.

    Additionally, monetary gifts to political organizations for their use will not incur gift tax.

    Keep track of all gifts you’ve given in the past year (or more if possible) to keep a record of all the gifts made and received by yourself or your family members in that period.

  • Gift taxes are paid by the person who gives the gift (Donor), not the person receiving it (Donee). The person giving the gift must report it on their tax return and pay any applicable taxes. 

  • For federal tax purposes, a gift is not considered income and you are not required to declare it as such. Gift tax differs from income taxes as its purpose is to prevent taxpayers from giving money and items of value to others to avoid paying income taxes. 

    However, there are some instances when a gift is considered income. For example, if you receive a gift contingent upon your performing certain services or conditions set by the donor, then it is considered wages and must be reported as such on your tax return.

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You can transfer ownership of an asset from one person to another by using a gift affidavit. To conveniently and legally transfer an asset, use this Gift Affidavit Template.

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