A Deed of Donation is a legal instrument through which a donor gratuitously transfers ownership of property — real or personal — to a donee without any consideration. In the Philippines, it is governed by Articles 725–773 of the Civil Code. Donations of real property are among the most common instruments in estate planning and intra-family property transfers, and they carry specific tax, registration, and formal requirements that must be strictly observed.
Legalia automates the drafting. This guide explains what a Philippine Deed of Donation must contain, the donor's tax rules, and how to generate one online in five steps.
What you need before you start
- A free Legalia account — sign up here
- Donor's full name, address, and civil status
- Donee's full name and address
- Property description: TCT/CCT/OCT number, lot area, location, and technical description
- Assessed value or zonal value (for donor's tax reference)
- Any conditions or restrictions attached to the donation
Step 1: Log In and Open Your Dashboard
Sign in to your Legalia account at https://legalia.ph. After logging in you will land on the document library dashboard.
Step 2: Select Deed of Donation
Under the Other Legal Documents category, click Deed of Donation. The two-panel editor opens — form on the left, live preview on the right.
Step 3: Fill In Donor, Donee, and Property Details
Donor and Donee Information
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Donor Full Name | Exactly as it appears on the Certificate of Title |
| Donor Civil Status | Affects marital consent requirements for conjugal property |
| Donor Address | Complete residential address |
| Donee Full Name | Recipient's complete legal name |
| Donee Relationship | E.g., "my child," "my sibling" — determines donor's tax rate |
| Donee Address | Complete residential address |
Property Description
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Title Number | TCT, CCT, or OCT number from the Certificate of Title |
| Lot Area | In square meters, as stated on the title |
| Location | Barangay, city/municipality, and province |
| Technical Description | Copy from the title: boundaries and distances |
| Conditions | Optional. E.g., restriction on sale for a specified period |
Step 4: Review the Live Preview
Verify the property description matches the Certificate of Title exactly. Check the donation clause, the donee's acceptance paragraph (required for real property), and the acknowledgment block. Use Polish with AI to refine the language.
Step 5: Print or Save as PDF
Click the Print button and select Save as PDF. Both the donor and donee must appear before the notary public. After notarization, file the BIR donor's tax return and pay the applicable donor's tax within 30 days to obtain the Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR) for title transfer.
Free Deed of Donation Template
Below is a complete sample of what Legalia generates for a Deed of Donation. The donee's acceptance is built into the body (constitutively required under Article 749 of the Civil Code), followed by the donor and donee signatures, instrumental witnesses, and a full acknowledgment block for the notary public.
This DEED OF DONATION executed by and between Juan Dela Cruz, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of 123 Mabuhay Street, Barangay San Antonio, Quezon City, hereinafter called the DONOR, and Maria Santos, of legal age, Filipino, single, and residing at 456 Mabini Street, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City, hereinafter called the DONEE, witnesseth:
That the DONOR is the registered owner of a parcel of land more particularly described as follows:
A parcel of land covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-123456, issued by the Quezon City.
Lot/Block No.: Lot 5, Block 12
Area: 200 square meters
Location: 789 Bonifacio Avenue, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Tax Declaration No.: TD-2024-00123
Technical Description: a parcel of residential land with an area of 200 square meters, more or less, together with the improvements thereon
That FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF LOVE AND AFFECTION, the DONOR hereby voluntarily GIVES, TRANSFERS, and CONVEYS, by way of donation inter vivos, unto the DONEE, his/her heirs, assigns, and successors-in-interest, the above-described property containing an area of Two Hundred (200) SQUARE METERS, more or less, together with all improvements found thereon;
The DONOR declares that, to the best of his/her knowledge, the property is free from liens and encumbrances, except those appearing on the title and official records.
That the DONOR declares that this donation is not made in fraud of creditors and that, after this donation, the DONOR retains sufficient property or means for his/her support and for the support of all persons legally entitled to be supported by him/her, in accordance with law;
That the DONEE hereby accepts and receives this DONATION made in his/her favor by the DONOR, and hereby manifests gratefulness for the generosity and liberality of the DONOR.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, both parties have hereunto subscribed their names this January 15, 2026 at Quezon City, Philippines.
Accepted by:
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the above jurisdiction, personally appeared:
| Name | Competent Evidence of Identity |
|---|---|
| JUAN DELA CRUZ | Philippine Passport No. P1234567A |
| MARIA SANTOS | Philippine Passport No. P7654321B |
known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on the date and at the place first above written.
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