Escrow & Title
When a deed is recorded but contains an error in the legal description, the correction is made by recording a:
ANew purchase contract
BCorrective or reformation deed✓ Correct
CLis pendens
DWarranty certificate
Explanation
A corrective deed (also called a reformation deed or correction deed) is used to correct errors in a previously recorded deed — such as a wrong legal description, misspelled name, or incorrect legal description. It must be executed by the grantor and re-recorded.
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