Correction Instrument - Texas

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Texas law lets a person with personal knowledge correct a nonmaterial error in a recorded deed or other instrument, such as a typo or misspelled name, without a new deed. Identify a nonmaterial error in a recorded Texas property instrument.

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Who this form is for

  • Identify a nonmaterial error in a recorded Texas property instrument.
  • Texas law lets a person with personal knowledge correct a nonmaterial error in a recorded deed or other instrument, such as a typo or misspelled name, without a new deed.

What you'll need

  • Read the packet and check the receiving agency's required form.
  • Gather the names, dates and supporting records requested in this document.
  • Bring acceptable identification and any witnesses required by the packet.

How to complete it

  1. Return address (Page 1) Enter where the county clerk should mail the recorded original.
  2. Describe the error and correction (Pages 1–2) Identify the recorded instrument and the exact correction.
  3. Swear before a notary Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
  4. Record the original with the county clerk of the county where the property is located.
  5. Material corrections (for example, adding land or changing who owns it) must be signed by all original parties under Section 5.029. Ask your title company.
  6. Send a copy to every party to the original instrument.

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