Clarification deed (aclaratoria)
Corrects a clerical error or clarifies an ambiguous point in a document that's already signed, without changing the substance of what was agreed. Use it to fix a name, a cédula (Venezuelan national ID card) number, an amount or confusing wording.
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Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- For anyone who spots an error in a document that's already signed, for anyone who needs to clarify a clause that came out confusing, and for companies that must correct details in a contract without reopening the negotiation
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Review of the original document and of the error or ambiguity.
- Drafting of the clarification deed, stating what is corrected and how it should read.
- Scheduling the appointment at the notary office.
- Support on signing day.
Does not include
- Substantive changes to the contract terms (that's an addendum).
- The official notary fees, paid separately per page.
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What you need
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You have 0 of 4.
- The original document to be clarified
- A precise identification of the error or the ambiguous part
- The details of all parties
- And the valid cédulas of everyone signing in person at the notary office
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 2 to 4 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us the error
Send us the document and point out the error or the doubt.
You do this - Step 2
We draft
We prepare the clarification deed, stating exactly what is corrected.
We do this - Step 3
You sign
We schedule the appointment and the parties sign before the notary with their cédula.
You do this - Result
Done
We hand you the authenticated clarification deed.
You receive it
For the notarially authenticated document, we draft it, the parties review it, and it's signed before the notary (a public official).
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The official notary fee. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment has two parts, and we give you each one separately. Our base professional fee, from $45, for reviewing the document, drafting the clarification deed that pins down the error or ambiguity, and handling the notarial authentication
The official notary fee, calculated per page and paid in bolívares at the official BCV (Central Bank of Venezuela) exchange rate on the day of the procedure The lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if I leave the error in the document?
A wrong cédula number or a switched name can stall the registry, the bank or the next procedure. A one-letter error today is a rejected document tomorrow.
How is it different from an addendum?
The clarification deed corrects or clarifies without changing the substance; the addendum changes terms.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $45, covers drafting and authentication; the official notary fee, charged per page, is separate.
Can it fix a wrong cédula number?
Yes, it's one of its most common uses, along with names, amounts and confusing wording.
Do all parties have to sign, and is it authenticated?
Yes, the same parties to the original document sign, and it's authenticated so it carries the same weight.
About this procedure
A clarification deed (aclaratoria) is the document the parties use to correct a clerical error or clarify the meaning of a clause left ambiguous in a document already signed and executed, without altering the substance of what they agreed. It's different from an addendum: an addendum changes the terms (the parties agree to something new), while a clarification deed changes nothing of substance. It only corrects or clarifies what was already there, so it reads correctly. It's used all the time to fix typos that slipped into a signed document: a wrong cédula number, a misspelled name, an amount with an extra digit, an incorrect address, or wording that left doubts about what the parties meant. The key is that the clarification deed refers precisely to the original document (date, parties, signing details) and makes clear what it said before and how it should read now. We draft it, pinpointing the exact error or ambiguity, and authenticate it at the Notaría Pública (government notary office) so it carries the same weight as the document it corrects. If what you want is to change the substantive terms of the contract, that's a Contract addendum; if you want to void the document, it's a Mutual termination of a contract.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code)
- Don't use it to slip in a substantive change disguised as a correction. If you change a term, the right tool is an addendum.
- Mixing the two can undermine its validity.
- We tell you frankly which of the two you need.
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