The affidavit of correction (Form 78-008) is a Mississippi Department of Revenue form that states why a strikeover was made on the assignment of a motor vehicle's Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or title. It is completed by the person or people who were required to complete the assignment and is sworn before a notary public. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by the Department of Revenue at dor.ms.gov.
Last updated
What is 78-008?
The Affidavit of Correction (Form 78-008) is a Mississippi Department of Revenue form, sworn before a notary public, that explains why a strikeover was made on the assignment of a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or Certificate of Title for a motor vehicle.
The form is addressed "To Whom It May Concern" and is attached to the certificate it concerns. It identifies the vehicle by year, make, model and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), then lets the signers tick one or more reasons for the strikeover:
- Typographical error
- Assignment placed in dealer assignment in error
- Customer changed mind
- Notary Public placed signature in wrong space
- Seller signed their name incorrectly
- Purchaser's name misspelled
- Seller assigned title to wrong party
- Seller made strikeover in purchaser's name
- Other, with a written explanation
The form is limited. It cannot be used when information has been blocked out by erasure or the use of correction fluid or tape; in those cases replacement documents must be obtained. It also cannot be used to correct an odometer reading, a purchase date, or an incorrectly recorded lien or security interest holder. For an incorrectly recorded lien or security interest holder, that holder must obtain and submit a release of lien or security interest.
Who needs to file 78-008?
The people who were required to complete the assignment where the correction was made are the ones who complete this form. In practice that means the seller, the purchaser or the dealer named on the assignment of the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or title, depending on whose entry carries the strikeover. The form has two signature lines plus a line for the notary public.
Use it only if the problem is a strikeover on the assignment. Do not use it if:
- information was blocked out by erasure or by correction fluid or tape; the form says replacement documents must be obtained instead;
- the error is in an odometer reading or a purchase date;
- a lien or security interest holder was recorded incorrectly; that holder must obtain and submit a release of lien or security interest.
The form does not describe any representative or power-of-attorney signing, so questions about someone signing for another person should go to the Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle, at 601-923-7643.
When to file 78-008
Complete the Affidavit of Correction when a strikeover has been made on the assignment of a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or Certificate of Title and the strikeover needs to be explained. Because the form refers to "the attached" certificate, it travels with that certificate whenever the certificate is submitted. No separate due date, filing window or validity period is printed on the form. Complete it before the certificate is used in the transaction it affects, and have it sworn before a notary public on the date shown in the notary block.
Documents you need
- The Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or Certificate of Title with the strikeover on its assignment; the affidavit is attached to it and describes the same vehicle.
- A release of lien or security interest, obtained by the incorrectly recorded holder, only when the problem is an incorrectly recorded lien or security interest holder; this form cannot correct that error.
How to fill out 78-008
Enter the date
Write the date at the top of the form, next to the Date label.
Describe the vehicle
Enter the Year, Make and Model of the motor vehicle exactly as they appear on the attached Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or Certificate of Title.
Enter the Vehicle Identification Number
Write the full VIN on the line provided so the affidavit matches the attached certificate.
Check the reasons for the strikeover
Tick each reason that applies, such as Typographical error, Purchaser's name misspelled or Seller signed their name incorrectly. If none fits, tick Other and write the explanation.
Sign as the person who made the assignment
The person(s) who were required to complete the assignment where the correction was made sign on the Signature lines.
Complete the notary block
The notary public fills in the day, month and year of the Sworn to and subscribed before me line and signs on the Notary Public's Signature line.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the vehicle details match the certificate and that the form is not being used for an odometer reading, purchase date or lien error. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and attach it to the certificate.
How to submit 78-008
The Affidavit of Correction is attached to the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or Certificate of Title that carries the strikeover, and it goes wherever that certificate goes; the form names no separate submission channel, address or portal.
- Attach it: place the notarized affidavit with the certificate it explains.
- Contact the agency: the form lists Motor Vehicle, Mississippi Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 1033, Jackson, MS 39215, www.dor.ms.gov, phone 601-923-7643 and fax 601-923-7224. Use these to confirm where the package should go.
- Liens: if the problem is an incorrectly recorded lien or security interest holder, the holder must obtain and submit a release instead of using this form.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Department of Revenue's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the form after information was blocked out with erasure or correction fluid or tape; the form says replacement documents must be obtained in that case.
- Using the form to correct an odometer reading or a purchase date, which it cannot be used for.
- Trying to fix an incorrectly recorded lien or security interest holder with this affidavit instead of a release from that holder.
- Having someone other than the person(s) who were required to complete the assignment complete the form.
- Entering a VIN, year, make or model that does not match the attached certificate.
- Leaving the notary block (day, month, year and notary signature) incomplete.
- Ticking no reason, or choosing Other without writing the explanation on the line provided.
Frequently asked questions
What is an affidavit of correction for a vehicle title in Mississippi?
It is Form 78-008 from the Mississippi Department of Revenue. A sworn statement, attached to a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or Certificate of Title, it explains why a strikeover was made on the assignment and lists the reason, such as a typographical error or a misspelled purchaser's name.
Who has to complete the affidavit of correction?
The person or people who were required to complete the assignment where the correction was made. The form has two signature lines and a notary public line, and it is addressed "To Whom It May Concern".
Can I use this form if the title has white-out or an erasure?
No. The form says it cannot be used when information has been blocked out by erasure or the use of correction fluid or tape. In those cases replacement documents must be obtained instead.
Can an affidavit of correction fix an odometer reading or a lien?
No. The form cannot correct an odometer reading, a purchase date, or an incorrectly recorded lien or security interest holder. For an incorrect lien holder, that holder must obtain a release of lien or security interest and submit it.
Does the affidavit of correction have to be notarized?
The form contains a block reading "Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of" with a Notary Public's Signature line, so it is completed before a notary public. Do not leave that block blank.
Where do I send the affidavit of correction?
Attach it to the certificate it corrects. The form prints no separate submission channel, but it lists Motor Vehicle, P.O. Box 1033, Jackson, MS 39215 and phone 601-923-7643 for the Department of Revenue; call to confirm where the package should go.
Can I fill out the affidavit of correction online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form; you attach it to the certificate and submit it through the Department of Revenue's channels.
Ready to fill out 78-008?
Fill out 78-008 now