Portsmouth City Corrective Affidavit Form (Virginia)

All Portsmouth City specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Corrective Affidavit Form

Portsmouth City Corrective Affidavit Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Portsmouth City compliant document last validated/updated 8/21/2024

Corrective Affidavit Guide

Portsmouth City Corrective Affidavit Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Portsmouth City compliant document last validated/updated 9/26/2024

Completed Example of the Corrective Affidavit Document

Portsmouth City Completed Example of the Corrective Affidavit Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Portsmouth City compliant document last validated/updated 9/10/2024

When using these Corrective Affidavit forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Portsmouth City. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Portsmouth Circuit Court Clerk

1345 Court St, Suite 101 / PO Box 1217, Portsmouth, Virginia 23705-1217

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (757) 393-8671

Local jurisdictions located in Portsmouth City include:

  • Portsmouth

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Portsmouth City forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Portsmouth City using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Portsmouth City?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Portsmouth City including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Corrective Affidavit forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Portsmouth City that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Portsmouth City.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Virginia or Portsmouth City. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Portsmouth City Corrective Affidavit forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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)

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Portsmouth City recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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September 28th, 2024

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September 27th, 2024

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