Sections 64 explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Mistakes happen in registers. Section 64 gives the Registrar power to correct an entry so that it matches the documents filed, and, on the application of all signatories, to correct mistakes in the documents themselves. Section 65 lets a Court deciding a matter about a registered firm direct the Registrar to make a consequential amendment. If a wrong entry is causing you trouble, our legal dispute resolution service can help.
The Registrar has power at all times to rectify any mistake in order to bring the entry in the Register of Firms into conformity with the documents filed under Chapter VII (64(1)). On application made by all the parties who signed any document filed, he may rectify any mistake in those documents or in the records or notes of them in the register (64(2)). A Court deciding any matter relating to a registered firm may direct the Registrar to amend the entry consequentially on its decision, and the Registrar shall amend it accordingly (s.65).
Section 64(1): the Registrar's own power
The Registrar has power at all times to rectify any mistake in order to bring the entry in the Register of Firms relating to any firm into conformity with the documents relating to that firm filed under this Chapter.
| Element | Text |
|---|---|
| Who | The Registrar |
| Timing | At all times, so there is no limit of time in the text |
| What | Any mistake in the register entry |
| Standard | The entry must be brought into conformity with the documents filed under Chapter VII |
| Needs an application? | Not in this sub-section. The Registrar has the power himself |
The power is limited by its purpose. It corrects the entry so that it agrees with the filed documents. The filed statements, notices and intimations are the reference point; the Registrar is correcting a copying or recording error, not changing what the documents say.
Example. The partners' statement gives the firm name as "Arora Enterprises" but the Register of Firms shows "Aroda Enterprises". Under 64(1), the Registrar may correct the entry to match the statement, without waiting for the partners to apply.
Section 64(2): mistakes in the documents themselves
On application made by all the parties who have signed any document relating to a firm filed under this Chapter, the Registrar may rectify any mistake in such documents or in the records or note thereof made in the Register of Firms.
| Element | Text |
|---|---|
| Trigger | An application by all the parties who signed the document |
| Registrar's power | He may rectify |
| What | Any mistake in the documents, or in the records or note of them in the register |
Two differences from 64(1) matter:
- Consent of all signatories is needed. If three partners signed the statement, all three must apply. One partner's refusal blocks 64(2). The text offers no other route under this sub-section.
- "May", not "shall". The Registrar has a discretion.
The sub-section covers a mistake in the documents themselves, for example a wrong date a partner joined stated in the statement. That is more than a recording slip, because the document filed is itself wrong, and so all who signed it must join to put it right.
Example. The statement shows a partner's joining date as 1 April when it was 1 May. As it is a mistake in the filed document itself, all signatories must apply to the Registrar under 64(2), and he may then rectify it.
The source copy has a "Short Note" under section 64 with a case citation; it is the compiler's note and is not used here.
What section 64 does not cover
- Changes of fact. A change in name, address or partners after registration is dealt with by notices under sections 60 to 63, not as a mistake; see sections 60 and 61 and sections 62 and 63.
- Disputes between partners. If the partners disagree about what the correct fact is, 64(2) needs all signatories to agree. The text gives no route here for a contested correction. That is where section 65 may be relevant.
- Procedure and fees. The central text does not mention a fee or form for rectification. Those are for State rules.
Section 65: amendment by order of Court
The text reads: a Court deciding any matter relating to a registered firm may direct that the Registrar shall make any amendment in the entry in the Register of Firms relating to such firm which is consequential upon its decision, and the Registrar shall amend the entry accordingly.
| Element | Text |
|---|---|
| Who | A Court deciding any matter relating to a registered firm |
| What it may direct | Any amendment in the firm's entry that is consequential upon its decision |
| Registrar's duty | Shall amend the entry accordingly |
Three points follow:
- It applies to any matter relating to a registered firm. The text does not limit it to suits about the register.
- The amendment must be consequential upon the decision. The Court cannot use it for unrelated changes.
- The Registrar's obligation is mandatory: he "shall" amend.
Example. A Court decides a suit and holds that a person was not a partner from a certain date. As a consequence, it may direct the Registrar to amend the firm's entry to show that. Likewise a decree dissolving a firm, for instance under section 44, may be followed by a direction to record the dissolution in the register.
Compared at a glance
| 64(1) | 64(2) | 65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who acts | Registrar on his own | Registrar on application | Court directs; Registrar amends |
| Who must apply | No one | All signatories of the document | Not applicable |
| What is fixed | Entry vs filed documents | Mistakes in documents and records | Entry consequential on decision |
| Discretion | "Power" | "May" | "Shall amend" |
What can the deed change?
Sections 64 and 65 relate to public records and court powers, so a deed does not change them. A deed can require partners to co-operate in applying for a correction, which matters because 64(2) needs every signatory.
Practical points
- Check the register entry against your filed documents soon after registration.
- Correct promptly, with all signatories' consent for document errors.
- After a Court decision, ask for the consequential amendment under section 65 and follow it up with the Registrar.
- Keep certified copies; see sections 66 and 67.
Need help correcting the register?
A wrong entry can hold up a suit under section 69 or a bank's checks. Our legal dispute resolution team can review the entry against the filed documents, prepare the application to the Registrar, and, where the partners disagree, advise on seeking a Court direction. Send us a certified copy of the entry and the filed statement.
Key takeaways
- The Registrar may at all times rectify any mistake to bring the entry into conformity with the filed documents (64(1)).
- On application by all the signatories, he may rectify mistakes in the documents or in the records of them (64(2)).
- A Court deciding any matter relating to a registered firm may direct a consequential amendment, and the Registrar shall amend accordingly (s.65).
Read next
- Sections 62 and 63: changes in partners and dissolution on the register
- Sections 66 and 67: inspection of the register and certified copies
- Section 68: rules of evidence
- Registration of a partnership firm: why and how
Disclaimer: Based on the text of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 as consulted on 1 October 2026. Several States have amended the registration chapter and make their own rules, forms and fees for the Registrar of Firms. This article is general information, not legal advice; check the official text and your State's rules before acting.