Gift agreement template
A gift agreement records that a donor gives money or property to a recipient for free and that the recipient accepts it. Below is a plain template you can copy, download for Word, or turn into an online form with a signature and a PDF.
Gift agreement template
Replace the details in square brackets. Delete clauses that do not apply.
GIFT AGREEMENT
Parties
Donor: [full name], born [date of birth], residing at [address]
Recipient: [full name], born [date of birth], residing at [address]
1. The gift
The donor owns [description of the item] / the sum of [amount] (delete as appropriate; the “gift”).
2. Giving the gift
The donor gives the gift to the recipient free of charge and the recipient accepts it.
3. Handover
The donor hands the gift over on signing this agreement / by [date] (delete as appropriate). Money is paid by bank transfer to account [account number] / in cash. Ownership passes to the recipient on handover.
4. Donor’s statement
The donor states that the gift has no defects the recipient has not been told about. [Known defects: …]
5. Final provisions
This agreement takes effect when both parties sign it. It is made in two copies, one for each party.
[Place], [date]
Donor: ............................................ Recipient: ............................................
Things to check
- Real estate usually needs a formal deed and certified signatures for the land registry — an online form signature is not enough there.
- Large gifts can have tax consequences for the donor or the recipient depending on the country; check the local rules.
- A written agreement is useful as proof of where money came from, for example for a mortgage application.
How to fill in and sign it online
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Turn the template into a form
Anything that changes — names, addresses, amounts, dates — becomes a field. The fixed wording goes in as a text block, so the other side reads all of it but cannot edit it.
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Add a signature field
People sign with a finger on a phone or with a mouse. When both sides sign at once, for example at a handover, add two signature fields and sign on one device.
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Send the link
A link, a QR code or the form embedded on your site. It works on phones and computers, with no app and no account.
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The PDF arrives by e-mail
After submitting, a PDF with the answers and the signature is generated and e-mailed. Every response keeps the time and IP address as an audit trail.
Where the template ends and a lawyer begins
This is a general template, not legal advice, and the rules differ from country to country. Adapt it to your situation and local law, and have a lawyer review it for larger amounts or long-term arrangements. Gatherino does not provide legal advice.
FAQ
Is the template free?
Yes. Copy the text or download it for Word for free, no sign-up. The online version with a signature works on the free plan up to 100 responses a month.
Can a gift agreement be signed online?
For money or movable property, an electronic signature is generally accepted; in the EU, eIDAS says it cannot be refused just because it is electronic. For real estate, follow the formal rules of your land registry.
Can I download it for Word?
Yes, the button above the template downloads a .doc file that opens in Word and LibreOffice.
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