Any Errors in Your Legal Contracts? Here’s the Best Way to Fix Them!

In the legal world, every change to a contract must be handled with care. Did you know that an agreement between parties that is not formalized in a notarial deed is considered a private contract? So, what happens if there’s an error in that contract?

If there is a material change—such as amending a significant clause—an addendum to the contract is usually made. This addendum specifically addresses or corrects major mistakes in the contract. However, if the error is minor, like a typo or miswriting, the solution is simpler: just strike through the incorrect sentence, write the correct one next to it, and both parties initial it. This practice is referred to in notarial terms as “Renvoii.”

If the contract is a private agreement but has been legalized by a notary, any changes must be made in the presence of the notary who legalized the sales agreement. This is crucial to ensure the accuracy and to reconfirm the signatures of the parties authorized to make changes to the deed, as well as to establish the exact date of the revision. The notary will take a copy of the amended document and archive it together with the original unaltered private contract.

Understanding how to handle errors in contracts is a critical step to ensuring the safety and validity of legal agreements. Whether through an addendum for major changes or using the “Renvoii” method for minor ones, attention to detail is key. Involving a notary for every revision also provides legal certainty and helps keep contract archives organized.

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