In short
A mobile home bill of sale records the sale of a manufactured or mobile home, including the make, model, serial number, HUD label, dimensions, and price.
What is a mobile home bill of sale?
A mobile home bill of sale documents the sale of a manufactured or mobile home between a seller and a buyer. It records the home’s year, make, model, type, serial number and HUD label, size, current location, and the agreed price.
Depending on your state and whether the home is classified as personal property or real property, a mobile home may be titled through the motor-vehicle agency or recorded with the county. The bill of sale documents the transaction and supports the title transfer.
When do you need one?
Use a mobile home bill of sale in situations like these:
- Selling or buying a single-wide, double-wide, or manufactured home on leased land or in a community.
- Transferring a mobile home that is titled as personal property.
- Documenting an "as-is" sale of a used manufactured home.
What information goes on a mobile home bill of sale?
A complete mobile home bill of sale should include all of the following. Our generator collects each one and flags anything you miss:
- Buyer and seller full legal names and addresses
- Year, make, model, and type (single/double-wide)
- Serial number / VIN and HUD label number
- Size (width × length) and current location
- Price, date, and signatures of both parties
How to write a mobile home bill of sale
- 1 Open the mobile home bill of sale generator
Start the free generator with the Mobile Home Bill of Sale type already selected and choose the state where the sale takes place.
- 2 Enter the seller, buyer, and item details
Add full legal names and addresses, then describe the mobile home — the live preview builds the document as you type.
- 3 Add the price and terms
Record the agreed price (or mark it as a gift), the payment method, and whether the sale is "as-is."
- 4 Check, sign, and download
Reach 100% on the completeness score, copy or download the document for free, then follow the signing checklist for your state.
Legal considerations
- A mobile home may be titled as personal property or converted to real property — the process differs and affects whether the DMV or county handles it.
- Record the serial number and HUD label exactly; they identify the specific home.
- Resolve outstanding lot rent, taxes, or liens before transferring.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Read our disclaimer.
State-specific requirements
Requirements for a mobile home bill of sale vary less by state than vehicle documents, but local rules on registration, tax, and recording still differ. Choose your state for specifics:
Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Do I need a bill of sale to sell a mobile home?
In most cases, yes. A mobile home bill of sale documents the price and terms and supports the title transfer. If the home is titled as personal property you will also sign over the title; if it has been converted to real property, the sale is handled more like real estate.
Is a mobile home titled like a car?
Often, yes — when classified as personal property, a manufactured home is titled through the state motor-vehicle agency, similar to a vehicle. Once permanently affixed to land you own, it may be converted to real property and recorded with the county instead.
What is the HUD label on a mobile home?
The HUD certification label is a small metal plate showing the home met federal manufactured-housing standards. Recording its number on the bill of sale helps identify the exact home.
Can a bill of sale be handwritten?
Yes. A handwritten bill of sale is legal as long as it includes the required details — the parties, a description of the item, the price, the date, and both signatures. Using a structured template simply makes sure nothing important is left out.
What does an "as-is" bill of sale mean?
An "as-is" bill of sale means the item is sold in its current condition with no warranties. The buyer accepts any faults, and the seller is not responsible for problems discovered after the sale. Most private used-item sales are "as-is."