Gift from parents in the US

[sleepspace9]

I live in the US. My parents want to give me a gift in cash of $1,000 USD, which I will deposit to my savings account. I want to make sure we have documentation that this cash deposit was a gift and not a loan. I have seen a lot of talk about "gift deeds" in these forums, but these are very uncommon in the US unless a real estate property is involved. So, I wanted to ask - what kind of document do I need to prepare and get signed by my parents, given that we are in the US? And should we get it notarized?
Thanks in advance!

 

[lampbreaker]

1000 is small enough that nothing may be needed. Is it required to meet the necessary funds? Can you meet the fund requirement without this 1000?

 

[sleepspace9]

1000 is small enough that nothing may be needed. Is it required to meet the necessary funds? Can you meet the fund requirement without this 1000?

There is a chance that I might need the $1,000 to meet the fund requirement, so I want to play it safe.

 

[lampbreaker]

Your parents can make an affidavit stating that they have gifted this money freely.

 

[sleepspace9]

Your parents can make an affidavit stating that they have gifted this money freely.

Thanks! Is there any specific language they should use? And should it be notarized?