diff --git a/invenio_app_rdm/administration/domains/domains.py b/invenio_app_rdm/administration/domains/domains.py
index 314d95e789..5797962a53 100644
--- a/invenio_app_rdm/administration/domains/domains.py
+++ b/invenio_app_rdm/administration/domains/domains.py
@@ -106,6 +106,7 @@ class FormMixin:
             "description": _(
                 "Used by automatic processes to flag the domain as requiring review."
             ),
+            "checked": False,
         },
         "flagged_source": {
             "order": 5,