Filing a Corrective Deed

Using the Original Recorded Deed or a Certified Copy

1. The deed must be re-signed by the grantor(s) and their signatures must be re-acknowledged by a notary public.
   • Acknowledgement Requirements
2. The reason for the correction must be typed on the re-signature page.
   • The Deed Book Volume (DBV) and Page Number are already displayed on the original recorded coversheet.
3. The deed must be accompanied by a typed or handwritten Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (PA form REV-183) in duplicate, again stating the reason for the correction.
4. A copy of the recorded deed being corrected must be attached to the Statement of Value that is to be forwarded to Harrisburg.

Using a Newly Executed Deed

1. A newly executed corrective deed will only have one set of original signature(s) and one original notary acknowledgment.
   • Acknowledgement Requirements
2. General Content Specifications
3. Deed-specific Requirements
4. Formatting Specifications
5. The reason for the correction must be typed on the signature/notary page.
6. The correction statement must also include the DBV and Page Number of the deed being corrected.
7. The deed must be accompanied by a typed or handwritten Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (PA form REV-183) in duplicate, again stating the reason for the correction.
8. A copy of the recorded deed being corrected must be attached to the Statement of Value that is to be forwarded to Harrisburg.