How to Correct Errors on a Georgia Property Deed
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A mistake on a recorded deed can cloud ownership and stall a future sale or refinance. The good news: most errors can be fixed. Here’s how to correct a Georgia property deed.
Common deed errors
- Misspelled names
- Incorrect or incomplete legal descriptions
- Missing or incorrect signatures
- Errors in the legal language or vesting
- Wrong recording information
How to correct a Georgia deed
1. Identify the exact error
Read the recorded deed carefully and pin down precisely what’s wrong. The fix depends on the type of error.
2. Choose the correction method
In Georgia you generally have two paths:
- A correction deed (or corrective deed) — a new deed that restates the original with the error fixed. This handles most clerical and descriptive mistakes.
- A court order — needed for disputes between parties or errors a correction deed can’t cleanly resolve.
3. Prepare the correction deed
The correction deed restates the original conveyance with the corrected information, identifies the prior deed and the error being fixed, and is signed by the necessary parties from the original deed.
4. Record it
Submit the correction deed to the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the property is located, with a PT-61 form.
Avoiding errors in the first place
- Double-check every detail before signing — especially names and the legal description.
- Pull the prior recorded deed so the legal description matches exactly.
- Keep copies of all recorded property documents.
When to get help
Minor clerical fixes can sometimes be handled on your own, but consider professional help for anything involving disputes, multiple affected documents, or a required court order. Our Georgia property deed service has an attorney prepare the corrective deed and we handle the PT-61, eFiling, and recording in any of Georgia’s 159 counties — a flat $295, deed ready in 2 business days.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Complex title problems should be reviewed by an attorney.