Deed of Gift to Trust (Donation) Format & Template
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Stamp paper required — state stamp duty on gift to trust. You'll receive the draft; e-stamping is done separately per your state's rules.
What is a Deed of Gift to Trust (Donation)?
A deed of gift to a trust records a donation of money or property by a donor to a registered trust or NGO. For larger donations, and any donation of property, the trust needs a formal record for its accounts and audits, and the donor needs proof of the gift.
Where the donation is immovable property, the gift must be registered like any other gift of property; a cash or movable-asset donation needs no registration but should still be documented.
When to use it
- You are donating a significant sum, land or a building to a trust or NGO.
- The trust needs documentation for its accounts, audit or tax filings.
- The donation is for a specific purpose (a corpus fund, a building) that should be recorded.
What you'll need
Keep these details ready — the form asks for them in this order.
Donor
Donor full name · Donor address
Trust
Trust / NGO name
Gift
Description of the gift · Value of the gift
Execution
City · State · Execution date
How it works
Enter donor and trust
Donor details and the trust’s registered name.
Describe the gift
Cash, property or asset, with its value.
Preview, pay and download
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Execute and register if needed
Sign with witnesses; register it where immovable property is gifted.
How to make it legally valid
- Stamp duty at your state’s rate for a gift or donation to a trust.
- Registered at the Sub-Registrar office where the gift is of immovable property.
- Accepted by the trust through its trustees, recorded in the deed or by resolution.
- The trust’s receipt, with its registration details, kept by the donor for any tax deduction claimed.
Stamp paper. Stamp duty on a donation deed is set by each state; some exempt or concession gifts to charitable institutions. Check before execution.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not registering a donation of land or a building.
- No record of the trustees accepting the gift.
- Not specifying whether the donation is for the corpus or for general use.
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