Charlottesville City Corrective Affidavit Form

Last validated July 14, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Charlottesville City Corrective Affidavit Form

Charlottesville City Corrective Affidavit Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/14/2026
Charlottesville City Corrective Affidavit Guide

Charlottesville City Corrective Affidavit Guide

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Charlottesville City Completed Example of the Corrective Affidavit Document

Charlottesville City Completed Example of the Corrective Affidavit Document

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Document Last Validated 6/17/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Charlottesville City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Circuit Court Clerk

Address:
Circuit Courthouse - 315 E High St
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Phone: 434-970-3768 /3773

Recording Tips for Charlottesville City:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing

Cities and Jurisdictions in Charlottesville City

Properties in any of these areas use Charlottesville City forms:

  • Charlottesville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Charlottesville City

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Charlottesville City forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Charlottesville City?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Charlottesville City, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Charlottesville City you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Charlottesville City?

Recording fees in Charlottesville City vary. Contact the recorder's office at 434-970-3768 /3773 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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.

(Virginia CA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Charlottesville City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Corrective Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Charlottesville City.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Charlottesville City recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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