Maine Corrective, Correction or Confirmation Deed - Correction of Mistakes in Prior Deed

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A deed of confirmation or correction can operate to remove doubts as to the effectiveness of a prior deed that contained irregularities, but was not completely void. While any doubts as to the effectiveness of a deed could be resolved by the execution of a second deed or a quitclaim deed, a confirmation deed may be preferable where the parties desire that the effective date of conveyance be on the date the first deed was executed.


This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.

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A Corrective Deed is used to fix/correct an error on a California deed which has already been recorded. This type of deed does not create a new interest. The Corrective Deed will correct the deed document on the earlier transfer of interest.

Unlike other types of deeds that transfer interests in real estate, a Corrective Deed does not create a new interest. Instead, the Corrective Deed corrects the documents relating to the prior transfer of interest. Say, for example, that you sign and record a deed that has a misspelling in the legal description.

Once a document is recorded, it cannot be altered. In order to protect your legal interests, we strongly suggest that you contact an attorney to have this done for you.

A scrivener's affidavit is an affidavit made by a scrivener or (in more modern terms) the preparer of the deed. In layman's terms, when a deed has certain technical defects or factual inaccuracies, a scrivener's affidavit is a good way to fix those defects and inaccuracies.

A scrivener is a writer or professional drafter of instruments such as contracts, wills, or other documents; a scribe. [Last updated in July of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team]

Small mistakes, like misspelling or omitting a word, can often be corrected with a scrivener's affidavit. The affidavit describes how the incorrect part of the deed should read, and the affidavit is signed and recorded by the person who wrote the deed.

A scrivener's affidavit is an affidavit made by a scrivener or (in more modern terms) the preparer of the deed. In layman's terms, when a deed has certain technical defects or factual inaccuracies, a scrivener's affidavit is a good way to fix those defects and inaccuracies.

Scrivener's Affidavits These types of errors can usually be corrected rather easily by having the drafter complete an Affidavit of Scrivener's Error, which are sworn statements by the person who drafted the deed, attesting to and clarifying a mistake.

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Maine Corrective, Correction or Confirmation Deed - Correction of Mistakes in Prior Deed