What is the process called that allows a land owner to regain ownership of excess acreage discovered on their property?

The process that allows a landowner to regain ownership of excess acreage discovered on their property is called a Deed of Acquittance. This specific legal instrument serves as a formal acknowledgment that the landowner has reclaimed a portion of land that was previously lost or misrepresented in ownership records.

In situations where there has been a dispute over property boundaries or where excess land was not previously acknowledged, this deed validates the landowner's rights to that property and facilitates the correction of land records. This can help resolve ambiguities in property lines and ensure that all ownership rights are clear and documented.

Other options, while related to property transactions, do not specifically address the reclaiming of excess acreage by a landowner. For example, a Deed of Release typically pertains to relinquishing rights or interests in property rather than reclaiming them. A Title Transfer Document is generally used for the conveyance of property ownership from one party to another, but it does not specifically address reclaiming previously owned land. The Land Reclamation Act focuses more broadly on environmental restoration and isn't directly tied to correcting property ownership issues.