Texas Gift Deed Form

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A Texas gift deed is a legal document property owners use to transfer real estate to someone else as a gift. Unlike most deeds, a gift deed doesn’t involve an exchange of payment, making it ideal for donations to relatives or charities. It’s also useful for estate planning purposes. By conveying ownership while the grantor is alive, the deed ensures their property will avoid probate.

Texas Gift Deed Form

A Texas gift deed is a legal document property owners use to transfer real estate to someone else as a gift. Unlike most deeds, a gift deed doesn’t involve an exchange of payment, making it ideal for donations to relatives or charities. It’s also useful for estate planning purposes. By conveying ownership while the grantor is alive, the deed ensures their property will avoid probate.

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Last updated February 17th, 2025

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A Texas gift deed is a legal document property owners use to transfer real estate to someone else as a gift. Unlike most deeds, a gift deed doesn’t involve an exchange of payment, making it ideal for donations to relatives or charities. It’s also useful for estate planning purposes. By conveying ownership while the grantor is alive, the deed ensures their property will avoid probate.

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Recording Details

  • Signing Requirements – Must be signed by the grantor (transferor) and either notarized or signed by two witnesses.[1]
  • Where to Record – County Clerk’s Office[2]
  • Fees – $5 for the first page + $4 for each additional page (as of this writing)[3]
    • Counties may charge an additional $10 record management fee and a $10 archive fee.[4]

Formatting Requirements

A deed must comply with the following formatting specifications prior to recording[5]:

  • Paper: No larger than 8.5″ wide and 14″ long
  • Font: At least 8-points

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Sources

  1. § 12.001(b)
  2. § 11.001
  3. § 118.011(a)(2)
  4. §§ 118.011(b)(2), (f)(1)
  5. § 191.007(b)