Spelling error FAQs

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• I have submitted a transfer instrument and made a typographical error in the transferee's name. The name was also recorded incorrectly on the mortgage instrument. What should I do? read answer...
• I am setting up an e-dealing – I've noticed that my client's name is spelt incorrectly on the title. Do we have to get this corrected or can we just attach a declaration to the A&I form? read answer...

I have submitted a transfer instrument and made a typographical error in the transferee's name. The name was also recorded incorrectly on the mortgage instrument. What should I do?

1. Register a Correction of Name. The original A&I form recording the correct spelling of the transferee's name will be sufficient authority to register the correction of name. However, you must obtain a written acknowledgement from the transferee(s) to show that they are aware of the matter and confirm the need for the correction.
2. If the mortgagee requires the transferee's corrected name to be shown in the registered mortgage instrument, appropriate authority is required to register a discharge of the mortgage. The original mortgage instructions, if it records the correct spelling of the mortgagor's name, will be sufficient authority to re-register the mortgage correctly.
3. The correct order of registration in this case will be DM, CN and M.

I am setting up an e-dealing – I've noticed that my client's name is spelt incorrectly on the title? Do we have to get this corrected or can we just attach a declaration to the A&I form?

1. A change or correction of name can now be registered by e-dealing, to show the client's name correctly in the register and in new e-dealing transactions. The practitioner will need to hold an A&I form and other documentation as set out in LINZG20704 Guideline for making application to change or correct names on the Register - (PDF 274KB).
2. If the client is disposing of an interest, then it may not be necessary to change or correct the name in the register. Supporting documentation as set out in LINZG20704 Guideline for making application to change or correct names on the Register - (PDF 274KB) attached to the A&I form would suffice.