New Jersey Correction Deed
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as March 20, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the New Jersey Correction Deed
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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Use the corrective deed to correct an error in a previously recorded warranty, special warranty, or quitclaim deed in New Jersey.
Once a deed has been recorded, it cannot be changed and remains part of the public record. It is possible, however, to amend that record by adding a newly executed deed. The method used depends upon the reasons for changing. For corrections or omissions in the existing deed, file a corrective deed, or re-record the original deed after making the changes on it. In order to include/omit a name from the existing deed, however, a new standard conveyance, such as a warranty or quitclaim deed from the current owner (instead of the original grantor), may be more appropriate.
The errors usually adjusted by a corrective deed are minor omissions or typographical mistakes, sometimes called scrivener's errors. Among those are misspelled names, omitted or wrong middle initial, a minor error in the property description, or an omitted execution date. The corrective deed, also called deed of correction or deed of confirmation, must state that its sole purpose is to correct a specific error, which is usually identified by type. For example: an error in the grantor's name, or an error in the grantor's marital status. The latter might also require an additional signature by the grantor's spouse in the acknowledgement section of the deed.
In some counties, it is common practice to re-record the prior deed and to make the correction, error identification and reference to the earlier recording on the face of it. The entire deed, including new signature and acknowledgement page(s), must be re-recorded for new fees. As with the prior deed, the corrective deed (or re-recorded deed) must be accompanied by two copies of the affidavit of consideration (RTF-1 form), identifying and explaining the exemption under #4. In addition, submit the GIT/REP-4a form, which is a tax waiver form for corrected deeds without consideration. Download both forms from the website of New Jersey's Department of the Treasury.
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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
"This website made it easy to quickly research what was recorded/released on the title of my home."
"Excellent, thank you."
"I looked around for forms and came to this site. I had to do 15 deeds and this form was very useful …"
"I haven't taken the forms to our county clerk for recording yet so not sure they contain all needed …"
"Awesome! I had to correct a quit claim deed and the form on your site made it very easy. Thank you"
Common Uses for Correction Deed
- Fix a legal description that excluded part of the property
- Fix an incorrect parcel number or property address
- Fix a spelling error in a previously recorded deed
- Fix a transposition error in a property's legal description
- Correct a recorded deed that omitted required language
- Correct the marital status listed on a deed
- Correct a missing or incorrect notary acknowledgment
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our correction deed forms are specifically formatted for each county in New Jersey.
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.