Errata in RFCs

Authors and editors of RFCs carefully proofread every document prior to publication, but sometimes errors happen. Because RFCs do not change after publication, there is an errata system to note these errors.

When they exist, errata are listed in the Errata section of the sidebar for each RFC. Errata with a Verified status have been reviewed and are considered accurate. Errata are not incorporated into the TXT, PDF, or XML formats of RFCs.

Types of Errata ¶

• Technical. There is an error in the technical content of the RFC.
• Editorial. There is a spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, or formatting error that does not affect the technical content of the RFC.

Statuses of Errata ¶

• Reported. The erratum has been reported but has not been verified.
• Verified. The erratum has been edited as necessary and verified by the appropriate parties.
• Rejected. The erratum was redundant or incorrect and has been discarded.
• Held for Document Update. The erratum is not a necessary update to the RFC. However, it should be considered in future revisions of the RFC.

How to Report an Erratum ¶

If you find an error, you can report an erratum for the RFC.

1. Click "Report a new erratum" button in the Errata sidebar of the RFC.
2. Search by RFC number to check if an erratum for the topic already exists. Remember to check rejected errata and errata that have been held for document updates, not just the verified errata. Click "Report New Erratum".
3. Fill out the form provided with the appropriate information. After spam screening, you will receive email notifications about your errata as it is processed, including any discussion that may arise.

For more information, see IESG Processing of RFC Errata for the IETF Stream.

Search for Errata ¶

Errata Search