Fill out EPA Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Seller) online
The EPA Lead-Based Paint Disclosure form for sellers is a federally required document for selling residential properties built before 1978. Sellers must disclose any known lead-based paint hazards, provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home," and allow buyers 10 days to conduct a lead inspection before becoming obligated under the contract.
How to fill out EPA Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Seller)
Disclose known lead-based paint
Check the appropriate box indicating whether you have knowledge of lead-based paint in the property. If known hazards exist, provide details including any lead inspection reports.
Provide available records
List any available records, reports, or inspection results related to lead-based paint. If no records exist, check the appropriate box.
Confirm buyer acknowledgment
Have the buyer initial that they received the disclosure, the EPA pamphlet, and any available records. The buyer should confirm receipt of a 10-day opportunity for an independent inspection (or waiver).
All parties sign and date
The seller, buyer, and real estate agents (if any) must all sign and date the form. Attach to the purchase agreement and retain copies for at least 3 years.
About EPA Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Seller)
Who needs this form
Every seller of a residential property built before 1978. Real estate agents representing the seller are also responsible for ensuring compliance. This is a federal requirement under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X).
Where to submit
Attached to the purchase agreement and retained by both buyer and seller. The form is not filed with any government agency, but sellers must keep signed copies for at least 3 years after the sale.
Source and content freshness
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not attaching the disclosure to the purchase agreement before the buyer signs
- Failing to provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home"
- Not disclosing known lead hazards when the seller has actual knowledge
- Forgetting to give the buyer the required 10-day inspection period
- Real estate agent not signing the certification of compliance
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Does this apply to condos and townhouses?
Yes. The disclosure requirement applies to all residential housing built before 1978, including condos, townhouses, single-family homes, and multi-family buildings. The only exemptions are housing designated exclusively for the elderly (unless children under 6 reside there), zero-bedroom units (studios, lofts), properties being sold at foreclosure, and short-term leases of 100 days or fewer. If you are renting (not selling) the property, use the lessor version of this disclosure instead.
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