diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/--removal-request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/--removal-request.yml
index 9e9d9fb134..f7f67b13ba 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/--removal-request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/--removal-request.yml
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ body:
   - type: dropdown
     attributes:
       label: Are you the copyright holder or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf?
-      description: We cannot process your request unless it is submitted by the copyright owner or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
       options:
         - Yes, I am the copyright holder.
         - Yes, I am authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
@@ -22,6 +21,11 @@ body:
     validations:
       required: true
 
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        We cannot process your request unless it is submitted by the copyright owner or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
+
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: Please describe the nature of your copyright ownership or authorization to act on the owner's behalf.