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A Deed of Rectification helps fix mistakes or errors in previously signed legal documents in the UAE. When parties discover incorrect details, missing information, or unintended terms in an original agreement, this deed allows them to formally correct these issues without creating an entirely new contract.

Under UAE civil law, these deeds carry significant legal weight and must be properly notarized to be valid. They're commonly used to update property documentation, commercial agreements, and corporate records. The key benefit is that the corrections apply retroactively to the original document's signing date, helping maintain legal continuity and avoid potential disputes.

Use a Deed of Rectification when you discover errors in existing legal documents that need immediate correction in the UAE. Common scenarios include fixing typos in property titles, correcting party names in commercial contracts, updating incorrect dates, or adjusting mistakenly stated financial terms in agreements.

This deed becomes essential when the original document is already registered with UAE authorities or when multiple parties have signed copies. It's particularly valuable for time-sensitive situations where creating an entirely new agreement would be impractical or could cause legal complications. The deed preserves the original agreement's validity while ensuring all corrections are properly documented and legally binding.

• Simple Error Correction: Straightforward deeds that fix basic mistakes like typos, incorrect dates, or misspelled names in UAE legal documents
• Comprehensive Amendment: More detailed deeds addressing multiple corrections across complex agreements, often used for commercial contracts or property documentation
• Supplementary Information: Deeds that add missing information or clarify ambiguous terms in the original document while maintaining its core intent
• Party Details Update: Specific deeds focusing on correcting party information, addresses, or registration numbers in UAE corporate documents
• Technical Correction: Specialized deeds for fixing technical specifications, measurements, or financial calculations in construction or real estate agreements

• Property Owners: Individuals or companies who need to correct errors in real estate documentation, titles, or property transfer agreements in the UAE
• Legal Counsel: Corporate lawyers and legal advisors who draft and review Deeds of Rectification to ensure compliance with UAE law
• Corporate Officers: Company directors and executives who authorize corrections to commercial agreements or corporate documents
• Notary Public: Official authenticators who must validate and certify the deed for legal effectiveness
• Government Registrars: UAE authorities who process and record the corrected documents in official registries

• Original Document: Gather the complete original agreement with all attachments and verify its registration details
• Error Details: Document each specific error or omission that needs correction, with clear evidence supporting the intended terms
• Party Information: Collect updated contact details and legal identities of all parties involved in the original agreement
• Supporting Evidence: Compile any correspondence, meeting minutes, or documents that prove the intended correct terms
• Notary Requirements: Prepare necessary identification documents and Arabic translations for UAE notarization
• Draft Generation: Use our platform to create a legally compliant deed that precisely addresses each correction needed

• Original Document Reference: Clear identification of the agreement being corrected, including date and registration details
• Party Details: Full legal names, addresses, and registration numbers of all involved parties
• Error Description: Precise listing of each mistake and its intended correction
• Rectification Statement: Clear declaration that this deed modifies the original agreement retroactively
• Governing Law: Explicit reference to UAE law and jurisdiction
• Execution Block: Signature spaces for all parties and notary attestation requirements
• Authentication Details: Space for UAE notary public stamps and seals

A Deed of Rectification differs significantly from a Deed of Variation in both purpose and effect under UAE law. While both modify existing agreements, they serve distinct functions in contract management.

• Purpose: A Deed of Rectification corrects errors or mistakes in original documents, while a Deed of Variation creates intentional changes to existing terms
• Timing Effect: Rectification applies retroactively to the original signing date, whereas Variation takes effect from the date of the new deed
• Scope: Rectification focuses solely on fixing unintended errors, while Variation can introduce completely new terms or substantial changes
• Legal Requirements: Rectification needs evidence of the original intended terms, but Variation requires only mutual agreement on the new changes
• Registration Impact: In UAE, Rectification maintains the original registration status, while Variation often requires new registration procedures