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Form 492: Request for correction
Form 492 – Request for correction is an ASIC form used to ask the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to amend incorrect information on a registered record. It is appropriate when a company, business name, or office holder discovers an error in their ASIC details.
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Form Overview
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Form 492 - Request for correction
Form 492 – Request for correction is an ASIC form used to ask the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to amend incorrect information on a registered record. It is appropriate when a company, business name, or office holder discovers an error in their ASIC details.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A common mistake is not attaching sufficient evidence to support the correction.
- 2Submitting the form without required supporting documents
- 3Providing inaccurate corrected details
- 4Sending the form to the wrong ASIC address or portal
- 5Delaying the request, leading to ongoing compliance problems
Plain English
If you notice a mistake on your ASIC registration – like a wrong address or misspelled name – you can fill out this form to have it fixed. The form tells ASIC what’s wrong and what the correct information should be. You’ll also need to attach any proof that supports the change.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as you become aware of the error; there is no fixed statutory deadline but prompt correction is advised.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a company record contains a spelling error.
- When a business name shows an incorrect address.
- When an office holder's details are wrong on the register.
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Change of registered address
Updates address on the public record
✓ Verify new address matches ASIC records
Change of company name
Alters the legal name of the entity
✓ Confirm name availability before filing
Correction of share capital details
Adjusts share information
✓ Gather supporting share certificates
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but delays can lead to continued use of incorrect information and possible compliance issues.
Before you submit
- 1Enter the correct ASIC registration number.
- 2Provide the full legal name of the entity.
- 3Describe the error and the correct information clearly.
- 4Attach supporting documents that prove the correction.
- 5Sign the form with an authorised officer.
- 6Include any required fee payment details.
- 7Use the correct ASIC address or online portal for submission.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form 492 from the ASIC website.
- 2Complete all required fields in plain text.
- 3Gather evidence such as certificates, letters, or screenshots.
- 4Sign the form and attach the evidence.
- 5Pay any applicable fee.
- 6Submit via ASIC's online portal or mail to the address listed on the form.
Known limitations
- 1Only corrects existing information; cannot be used to add new details.
- 2Does not change the legal name of a company.
- 3Processing may take several weeks.
- 4Fees may apply depending on the correction.
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Entity
2 items
The exact registered name of the company or business.
The Australian Company Number or Australian Business Number.
Change
2 items
What you are registering or notifying — for example, a change of director, address, or share structure.
The specific new details and the date the change took effect.
Authorisation
1 items
Signed or authorised by a director or authorised agent.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you have the latest PDF from the ASIC website.
- Check for any new mandatory fields added since the last version.
- Verify the fee schedule if a fee is required.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number 492 confirmed in user prompt.
- SRCForm name 'Request for correction' confirmed in user prompt.
- SRCIssuing agency ASIC confirmed in user prompt.
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCFee amount not confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact submission address not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Using Form 492 for a name change instead of Form 205.
Leaving the description of the error vague.
Failing to attach proof of the correct information.
Signing the form with an unauthorised person.
Submitting to the wrong ASIC address or portal.
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