Affidavit of Correction
Correct a clerical or typographical error on an official record — such as a Department of Home Affairs record, title deed, municipal account, or your bank details — by swearing to the accurate information under oath. Home Affairs, the Deeds Office, municipalities, and banks accept a sworn affidavit of correction to fix minor mistakes without redrafting or re-executing the original document.
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Download Blank TemplateAffidavit of Correction Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I correct a mistake on my Home Affairs records in South Africa?
Visit your nearest Department of Home Affairs office with your ID document and supporting proof of the correct information, and complete the relevant amendment application. Home Affairs commonly requires a sworn affidavit explaining the error — for example a misspelled name or an incorrect date on a birth, marriage, or ID record. The affidavit can be commissioned free of charge at any SAPS police station, and processing times vary depending on the type of correction.
Can I use an affidavit of correction to change the terms of a document?
No. An affidavit of correction is limited to fixing clerical and typographical mistakes; it cannot change the substance of a document, such as the parties, the price, or the property being transferred. Substantive changes generally require a new or amended document signed by all parties, and errors in registered title deeds must be formally rectified through the Deeds Office, usually with the assistance of a conveyancer.
How do I make a affidavit of correction affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the affidavit of correction affidavit, print it, and sign it in front of a Commissioner of Oaths — do not sign beforehand. Bring your ID document. Commissioning is free at any SAPS police station, and Commissioners of Oaths are also available at banks, post offices, and attorneys' offices.
Is this affidavit of correction affidavit template free?
Yes. You can generate a completed affidavit of correction affidavit PDF or download a blank printable template completely free, with no sign-up required. Your information is used only to generate the document and is not stored after the PDF is created.