The Restrictive Covenant Modification Form (Form 657) is the document the Washoe County Recorder publishes so that an unlawful restrictive covenant in a recorded Nevada document can be redacted under NRS 111.237. It is used by a person who holds a recorded document containing a restriction based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, familial status, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the Washoe County Recorder.
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What is 657?
The Restrictive Covenant Modification Form (Form 657, revision 10/04/2023) is a Washoe County Recorder form that is recorded solely to redact and eliminate a restrictive covenant that is void under state and federal fair housing laws, as NRS 111.237 allows.
The form states that the reference document contains a restriction based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, familial status, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, and that such a restriction is void and unenforceable by operation of law. It identifies the original document by the page(s) where the restriction appears, the date it was recorded, and its Book and Page or Instrument Number in the official records of the county in Nevada.
A true, correct and complete copy of the original document, showing the unlawful covenant to be redacted, is attached to the form. The form also says the modification document is indexed in the same manner as the original document, and that its effective date is the same as the effective date of the original document.
The form is signed by the person completing it and includes a notarial acknowledgment for the State of Nevada. It begins with the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) and a Recording Requested By/Mail To block.
Who needs to file 657?
Use Form 657 if you need to redact a restrictive covenant from a document recorded in the official records of a Nevada county, and the covenant is based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, familial status, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. The form describes that kind of restriction as one that violates state and federal fair housing laws.
Conditions that come from the form itself:
- You must be able to identify the recorded document: the page(s) containing the restriction, the recording date, and the Book and Page or Instrument Number.
- You must attach a true, correct and complete copy of that document with the unlawful covenant marked for redaction.
- The person signing must appear before a notarial officer, because the form includes an acknowledgment.
The form does not use a restriction outside the categories it lists, and it does not state who else may sign on a property owner's behalf. Ask the Washoe County Recorder if you are unsure whether you may sign.
When to file 657
File Form 657 when you want an unlawful restrictive covenant redacted from a document already recorded in the county's official records. The form sets no deadline and no filing window of its own. Because it is recorded under NRS 111.237 solely to redact the covenant, you prepare it after you have located the recorded document and its recording information: the page(s) of the restriction, the recording date, and the Book and Page or Instrument Number. The form states that once recorded, its effective date is the same as the effective date of the original document, so the redaction is treated as taking effect as of the original document's date.
Documents you need
- A true, correct and complete copy of the recorded document that contains the unlawful restrictive covenant, with the covenant marked to be redacted pursuant to NRS 111.237; the form states it is attached to the modification.
How to fill out 657
Enter the Assessor's Parcel Number
At the top, write the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) in the line labeled Assessor's Parcel Number (APN).
Complete the Recording Requested By block
Under Recording Requested By/Mail To, enter the Name, Address, and City, State, Zip Code of the person who should receive the document after recording.
Identify the pages with the restriction
In the statement beginning "Pursuant to NRS 111.237", enter the page(s) of the referenced document where the restrictive covenant appears.
Enter the recording date
Write the date the original document was recorded, in the blank after "recorded on (date)".
Enter Book and Page or Instrument Number
Fill in the Book and Page or Instrument Number of the official records, then the name of the County where it was recorded. The form already prints State of Nevada.
Prepare the attached copy
Attach a true, correct and complete copy of the referenced document, with the unlawful restrictive covenant shown to be redacted pursuant to NRS 111.237.
Date the witness statement
In the line beginning "In witness, whereof", enter the day, month and the year (20__) on which you set your hand.
Sign and print your name
Sign on the Signature line and write your name on the Printed name line. Do this in front of the notarial officer.
Have the notary complete the acknowledgment
The notarial officer enters the county, the date, and the name of the person appearing, then signs and applies the Notary Seal.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the APN, recording information and signature blocks, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package with the attached copy for the Washoe County Recorder as described under How to submit.
How to submit 657
Form 657 is a document to be recorded by the Washoe County Recorder. The form itself prints no mailing address, portal, appointment rule or other channel, so confirm the current recording channels with the Washoe County Recorder before you send it.
What the package contains, according to the form:
- The completed and signed Form 657, with the notarial acknowledgment completed by the notarial officer.
- A true, correct and complete copy of the original recorded document showing the unlawful restrictive covenant to be redacted.
The Recording Requested By/Mail To block at the top of the form (name, address, and city, state and ZIP code) tells the Recorder where to return the document, so complete it carefully. Enter the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) as well.
If a recording fee applies, the form does not state it; ask the Washoe County Recorder. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Recorder's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out the attached copy of the original recorded document, or attaching an incomplete copy; the form says the copy must be true, correct and complete.
- Leaving blank the page(s), recording date, or Book and Page or Instrument Number that identify the original document.
- Signing without a notarial officer present, or sending the form with the acknowledgment (date, person appearing, signature and seal) not completed.
- Leaving the Recording Requested By/Mail To block incomplete, so the Recorder has no name and address for returning the document.
- Omitting the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) at the top of the form.
- Using the form for a restriction that is not based on a category the form lists, such as race, religion or disability.
- Writing the county name incorrectly in the line that refers to the official records of the County of ___, State of Nevada.
- Not entering the printed name under the signature line.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Restrictive Covenant Modification Form (Form 657)?
It is the Washoe County Recorder form recorded under NRS 111.237 solely to redact a restrictive covenant that violates state and federal fair housing laws. It identifies the original recorded document and attaches a copy showing the covenant to be redacted.
Which restrictions can be removed with this form?
The form refers to restrictions based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, familial status, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. It states that such a restriction is void and unenforceable by operation of law.
Do I need a notary for Form 657?
Yes, the form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the State of Nevada. The person signing appears before a notarial officer, who records the date and the person's name, signs, and applies a seal.
What do I attach to the Restrictive Covenant Modification Form?
Attach a true, correct and complete copy of the original recorded document that contains the unlawful restrictive covenant, with the covenant to be redacted pursuant to NRS 111.237. The form lists no other attachment.
What recording details do I need before filling it out?
You need the page(s) where the restriction appears, the date the original document was recorded, the Book and Page or Instrument Number, the county, and the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN). Check them against the recorded document.
When does the modification take effect?
The form says the effective date of the modification document is the same as the effective date of the original document. It also says the modification is indexed in the same manner as the original document.
Where do I send Form 657?
The form prints no address or portal, so ask the Washoe County Recorder how to record it. The Recording Requested By/Mail To block on the form is where you enter the name and address for the recorded document to be returned to.
Can I fill out Form 657 online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Washoe County Recorder and does not record or file the form; you submit it through the Recorder's channels.
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