Issue with WPForms-lite and reCaptcha

Having issue with WPforms-lite (version 1.3.9.1) and reCaptcha ….after a form is completed, checkbox for reCaptcha is checked off and then hit submit, error msg under captcha box is displayed “this field is required” .
since the box is checked, the form is more or less stuck and need to refresh the screen to start a new form. all the other fields for the form are filled out and no issues.

I just upgraded a few days ago to 4.8 and then today 4.8.1 , so I don’t know where the issue is with version compatibility. …is is WP, WPForms, or reCatpcha

When I remove the 2 honeypot and captcha settings for the form, I can complete the form and submit it successfully.

for now, I have the captcha setting off, but can submit a screen shot of the error