Virginia Corrective Affidavit
County or Independent City Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as June 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the Virginia Corrective Affidavit
How to Use This Form
- Select your county or independent city from the list on the left
- Download the county or independent city-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county or independent city recorder's office
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A corrective affidavit under Va. Code Section 55.1-609 is a statutory form for correcting an obvious description error in a recorded deed, deed of trust, or mortgage. Note that the affidavit must be executed by an attorney licensed by the Virginia State Bar.
The statutes classify an "obvious description error" as an error transcribing courses and distances; an error incorporating a recorded plat or deed reference; an error in lot number or designation; or an omitted exhibit supplying the legal description of the subject parcel.
The contents of a statutory corrective affidavit include the original grantor's and grantee's names and the place where the original deed was recorded. It includes both the property description containing the error and the corrected property description. The affidavit is signed by a Virginia attorney and notarized.
Prior to recording the affidavit, the attorney delivers a copy to all parties to the deed, deed of trust, or mortgage containing the error and to the title insurance company, if applicable, and gives notice of intent to record the affidavit. If no objection is received within 30 days of receipt of notice, the attorney may record the affidavit. The affidavit should include a copy of the notice sent to the parties and a statement that no objection was received.
In addition to meeting the requirements set forth at 55.1-609, the affidavit must comply with recording standards for documents in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Record the affidavit in the Circuit Court Clerk's office of the county or independent city where the parcel described within the affidavit is situated.
This is a form for an attorney's use only. Contact a Virginia attorney if you think you need this form, or to address your specific situation.
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How to Use This Form
- Select your county or independent city from the list above
- Download the county or independent city-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county or independent city recorder's office
What Others Like You Are Saying
"Deeds was responsive and got back to me right away suggesting I go to the county and retrieve copies…"
"The staff of DEEDS.COM is in a class of excellence all by themselves! From my own personal experienc…"
"Prompt service... provide thorough explanation of what is needed to complete the recording."
"I purchased a Warranty Deed "package" on Friday and found that the Main download was a wor…"
"I really appreciate your forms according to South Dakota laws and statues. Your forms allow me to ef…"
Common Uses for Corrective Affidavit
- Correct a deed that listed the wrong county or jurisdiction
- Update county records to reflect accurate ownership details
- Fix an incorrect parcel number or property address
- Correct the marital status listed on a deed
- Update a deed to reflect a legal name change
- Re-record a document to correct formatting or content errors
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Important: County or Independent City-Specific Forms
Our corrective affidavit forms are specifically formatted for each county or independent city in Virginia.
After selecting your county or independent city, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.