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Affidavit of Correction

Download the Affidavit of Correction form. See what this Louisiana vehicle document is used for, what information you need, and when a notarized correction may be required.

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Louisiana affidavit of correction form

The Louisiana affidavit of correction form is used to explain and verify a correction on vehicle paperwork. It can help address mistakes on a manufacturer’s certificate of origin, certificate of title, act of donation, title application, bill of sale, or related vehicle document. This page gives you the basic details and a direct download for the form.

What this form is used for

This affidavit is used when a correction, erasure, strikeover, or written error needs to be documented for a vehicle transaction. The form gives the notary and affiant a way to identify the document with the error, describe the vehicle, and explain the correction being made.

Correcting a typographical error
Explaining a VIN typo when the correct VIN is shown elsewhere
Correcting an incorrectly signed or written name
Explaining a seller signature issue
Correcting an incorrect date
Explaining an assignment or notary signing error

Information you should have ready

Vehicle year, make, model, body type, and VIN
The document that contains the error
The incorrect information as it appears on the paperwork
The correct information that should appear
Valid identification for the person signing the affidavit
Any supporting title, bill of sale, donation, or application documents

Why this form matters

Vehicle paperwork errors can delay a title transfer, registration, duplicate title, or plate transaction. A notarized affidavit of correction gives the Office of Motor Vehicles or a public tag agent a written explanation of the issue. Title Authority can help review the paperwork before you sign so the correction matches the transaction.

Official Louisiana form source

You can review related Louisiana vehicle title and registration documents through the official Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles vehicle title and registration forms.

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Download the form

Use the button below to download the Affidavit of Correction form. You can complete it before your visit or bring it to Title Authority, and we will help you confirm what needs to be corrected.

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