My father's name is wrong in the property documents. How to correct it?

Worrying about how to correct misspelled name on deed. Here is the process

you can take to correct the name:

• Collect all relevant documents related to the property, including the deed, sale agreement, and any other legal documents where your father's name is incorrectly mentioned.

• Make sure that the error is genuine and not just a typographical mistake. If it's a typographical error, you may be able to rectify it with minimal effort. However, if it's a substantial error, such as a completely different name, you'll likely need legal intervention.

• In many cases, you'll need to prepare an affidavit stating the correct name of your father along with supporting documents such as birth certificate, Aadhar card, passport, etc. This affidavit will need to be notarized.

• In some states in India, you may be required to publish a notice in a local newspaper regarding the proposed change of name in the property documents.

• Depending on the jurisdiction, you may need to obtain a No Objection Certificate from other legal heirs or interested parties who may have a claim to the property.

• Once you have all the necessary documents, including the affidavit, NOC, and any other required forms, you can submit an application to the registrar of properties or the relevant authority along with the required fees.

• After the necessary approvals and procedures are completed, you should receive updated property documents reflecting the corrected name of your father.

• Once you have the corrected documents, make sure to update all relevant records, including with municipal authorities, utility companies, and any other parties involved.

I hope you have understood the process of name correction in property papers

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You just visit the registrar's office with documentation of the name's right spelling to have it fixed if there’s a spelling mistake. Any deed, including a sale deed, that contains name mistakes may be corrected if accepted by executing a registered deed of rectification. You may also submit an affidavit for a name change in the property records together with a case to the tax officer.