Document background
The Affidavit For Correction Of Title serves as a crucial document within Australia's property law framework, designed to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the land title system. This document becomes necessary when errors are discovered in property title records, such as misspelled names, incorrect lot numbers, or erroneous property descriptions. Used across all Australian states and territories, though with some jurisdictional variations, it requires the deponent to provide sworn testimony about the error and its requested correction. The affidavit must comply with state-specific Real Property Acts and the Torrens Title system, requiring proper execution before authorized witnesses such as a Justice of the Peace or legal practitioner. It forms part of the formal application process to the relevant land registry office for title correction, often accompanied by supporting documentation and, where necessary, consent from affected parties.
