Escrow & Title
In South Dakota, a 'deed of correction' (correction deed) is used when:
AA seller wants to change the sale price after closing
BA previously recorded deed contains errors (name misspellings, legal description errors) that need to be corrected in the public record✓ Correct
CA buyer disputes the boundary lines after purchase
DA lender wants to correct an error in a mortgage document
Explanation
A correction deed is executed to correct errors in a previously recorded deed, such as misspelled names, incorrect legal descriptions, or omitted grantors. The correction deed references the original deed and corrects the specific error. Both grantor and grantee typically sign the correction deed.
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