Use the correction deed to amend a previously recorded warranty, special warranty, or quitclaim deed with an error that could affect future title transfer.

A corrective deed is, in effect, an explanation and correction of an error in a prior instrument. As such, it passes no title, but only reiterates and confirms the prior conveyance. It should be executed from the original grantor to the original grantee, and it needs to be recorded in order to be legally valid.

The correction deed must reference the original conveyance it is correcting by type of error, date of execution and recording, and recording number and location. Beyond that, it restates the information given in the prior deed, thus serving as its de facto replacement. The prior deed, which constitutes the actual conveyance of title, remains on record and will receive a marginal cross reference to the correction on record..

Deeds of correction are most appropriate for minor errors and omissions in the original deed, such as misspelled names, omission of marital status, or typos in the legal description. More substantial changes, such as adding a name to the title or adding/subtracting a portion of land to the legal description of the property, usually require a new deed of conveyance instead of a mere correction deed. When in doubt, seek legal counsel to determine the most appropriate instrument to use in any given case that involves a material change.

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Janet W.

"Downloading the forms I needed was quick and helpful."

— Dennis B.

"It was easy to download the necessary "Death of Joint Tenant" forms. These easy to use int…"

— W J C.

"Good documents. Very helpful."

— Robert D.

"I was trying to register a financial statement (non real estate document). There was no link or stat…"

— Pamela L.

"Fast efficient informative. Thank you."

Common Uses for Correction Deed

Correct a legal description error in a recorded document
Clarify vesting information that was recorded incorrectly
Update a deed to reflect a legal name change
Correct a deed that listed the wrong county or jurisdiction
Fix an incorrect parcel number or property address
Fix a transposition error in a property's legal description
Amend an error in the grantee or grantor information

Compare other Connecticut deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Easement Deed Termination of Easement / Right of Way / Access to and From Executor Deed Administrator Deed Trustee Deed Disclaimer of Interest Notice of Lis Pendens Release of Lis Pendens Mortgage Deed Form Release of Mortgage Assignment of Mortgage Memorandum of Agreement Full Release of Memorandum of Agreement

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our correction deed forms are specifically formatted for each county in Connecticut.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

Back to Connecticut Forms