710.25(5)(a)3.3. The full legal description, as defined in s. 706.01 (7r), of the real property to which the certification relates. 710.25(5)(a)4.4. The title of the deed or instrument that contains the discriminatory restriction, the document number of the deed or instrument, and, if given on the deed or instrument, the volume and page where the deed or instrument is filed or recorded. 710.25(5)(b)(b) An owner of real property may record a single certification under par. (a) to discharge and release discriminatory restrictions from multiple deeds and instruments that affect the real property. The certification shall include the information specified under par. (a) 4. for every deed or instrument to which the certification applies. 710.25(5)(c)(c) An owner of real property may make the certification under par. (a) in substantially the following form: DISCHARGE AND RELEASE
OF DISCRIMINATORY RESTRICTION
AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY
Pursuant to section 710.25 of the Wisconsin statutes, a restriction, covenant, or condition that prohibits or restricts the ownership, transfer, encumbrance, rental, occupancy, or use of real property in this state on the basis of membership in a protected class, as defined in the Wisconsin statutes, contained in a deed or other instrument affecting real property is void and unenforceable. Pursuant to section 710.25 of the Wisconsin statutes, any owner of real property may record this form to discharge and release such a discriminatory restriction from the owner’s real property.
DISCHARGE AND RELEASE BY OWNER
I, .... (name of owner), certify all of the following:
That I own the following described real property located in .... County, Wisconsin:
.... (property description)
That the real property is affected by an instrument titled .... and recorded on .... (date), in the Office of the Register of Deeds for .... County, Wisconsin, in volume ...., at page ...., as document number ....
[Repeat for each instrument to which the form applies.]
That the instrument(s) (contains) (contain) one or more discriminatory restrictions that are void and unenforceable under section 710.25 of the Wisconsin statutes and the Wisconsin and U.S. Constitutions.
That, pursuant to section 710.25 of the Wisconsin statutes, the discriminatory restrictions are hereby discharged and released from the real property, and the remainder of the instrument(s) (continues) (continue) in full force and effect with respect to the real property and shall be construed as if the discriminatory restrictions are not contained therein.
OWNER’S CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that the information stated in this instrument is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. The undersigned makes this instrument for the purpose of discharging and releasing one or more discriminatory restrictions affecting my real property that are void and unenforceable.
Signed ....
Dated ....
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of ....
County of ....
Signed and affirmed before me on .... (date), by .... (name of owner).
Signature of notary ....
(Seal, if any, of notary)
Printed name ....
My commission expires: ....
This instrument was drafted by: ....
710.25(5)(d)(d) The department of administration shall prepare and provide copies of the form under par. (c) to the public by posting the form on the department’s website. 710.25 HistoryHistory: 2023 a. 210.
