Seller Property Disclosure Form Templates by State (PDF & Word)
State-specific seller property disclosure forms for residential real estate. California, Texas, Florida, New York, and 8 more states. Free PDF + Word downloads.
What this hub covers
A seller’s property disclosure form is the document by which a seller discloses known material conditions affecting the property. State law mandates specific disclosures, and failure to disclose known material defects can give rise to fraud claims, rescission, damages, and attorney fees — even after closing.
Why state-specific matters
Disclosure requirements vary dramatically by state. California requires a Transfer Disclosure Statement; Texas requires a Seller’s Disclosure of Property Condition; some states have no statutory mandate (caveat emptor) and rely on common-law fraud rules. State-specific templates reflect the local statutory requirements.
Choose Your State
California
What to verify for California: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in California →Texas
What to verify for Texas: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in Texas →Florida
What to verify for Florida: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in Florida →New York
What to verify for New York: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in New York →Illinois
What to verify for Illinois: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in Illinois →Delaware
What to verify for Delaware: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in Delaware →Pennsylvania
What to verify for Pennsylvania: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in Pennsylvania →Ohio
What to verify for Ohio: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in Ohio →Georgia
What to verify for Georgia: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in Georgia →North Carolina
What to verify for North Carolina: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in North Carolina →Arizona
What to verify for Arizona: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in Arizona →Michigan
What to verify for Michigan: whether a statutory disclosure form is mandated, and which special-risk disclosures apply.
What to check in Michigan →Need the disclosure form?
Our general template is built for states without a mandated statutory form. Check your state real estate commission first.
Open the Disclosure TemplateWhat actually varies by state (and where to check it)
Last verified: July 2026 against state statutes and regulatory trackers. Laws change — before relying on any row below, confirm it with the official state source. How we source and update this data is described in our Editorial Policy.
Seller disclosure is one of the least uniform areas of real estate law:
- Most states mandate a written disclosure form — often a specific statutory form with required wording, not just “a” disclosure.
- A handful still follow caveat emptor (“buyer beware”), where the seller must not actively conceal defects but has no general duty to volunteer them — though federal law and fraud rules still apply.
- The federal lead-based paint disclosure applies everywhere for homes built before 1978 — it is the one disclosure no state can waive.
- Special-risk disclosures — flood zones, radon, wells and septic systems, methamphetamine contamination, and death on the property are each required in some states and not others.
How to verify: your state real estate commission publishes the official disclosure form where one exists — search “[your state] seller property disclosure form” and prefer the .gov result. Our general template is built for states without a mandated form; where your state prescribes one, use the state form.
Property Disclosure FAQs
What is a seller's property disclosure statement?
A form in which the seller tells the buyer, in writing and before closing, about known defects and the condition of the property.
Is a disclosure statement legally required?
Most states require one for residential sales. A few allow as-is sales with limited disclosure. Requirements vary by state.
What must a seller disclose?
Known material defects such as roof, foundation, water, mold, and major systems. Sellers generally do not have to disclose what they do not know about.
What happens if a seller hides a defect?
Knowingly concealing a known material defect can expose the seller to legal liability after the sale closes.
Does the disclosure form differ by state?
Yes. Many states have an official statutory form. Use the state cards above for your state's version.