Fairfax City Corrective Affidavit Form

Last validated August 13, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Fairfax City Corrective Affidavit Form

Fairfax City Corrective Affidavit Form

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

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Fairfax City Corrective Affidavit Guide

Fairfax City Corrective Affidavit Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/13/2026
Fairfax City Completed Example of the Corrective Affidavit Document

Fairfax City Completed Example of the Corrective Affidavit Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/17/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Circuit Court Clerk: Land Records Division

Address:
Courthouse - 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 317
Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00 / Recording until 3:00

Phone: (703) 691-7320

Recording Tips for Fairfax City:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Fairfax City

Properties in any of these areas use Fairfax City forms:

  • Fairfax

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Fairfax City

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Fairfax 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 Fairfax City?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax City?

Recording fees in Fairfax City vary. Contact the recorder's office at (703) 691-7320 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 Fairfax City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Fairfax 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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