Delaware mobile home — quick answer
In Delaware, a mobile home bill of sale is recommended and notarization of the title transfer is not required. Mobile/manufactured homes in Delaware are titled like a vehicle in many states, but some states use a separate manufactured-housing agency or convert them to real property — confirm with the Delaware DMV.
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Delaware?
Recommended. A bill of sale is recommended; without a stated price, the document fee is based on NADA value.
Seller signs over the title; the buyer titles and registers at the DMV. For mobile/manufactured homes, Delaware may use a separate titling process — confirm with the Delaware DMV before you sign.
Does a Delaware mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Not required. Delaware titles do not require a notary.
What to include on a Delaware mobile home bill of sale
- 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 transfer a mobile home in Delaware
- 1Complete the bill of sale and title assignment.
Record the buyer, seller, price, and date. Both parties sign and date.
- 2Hand over the signed title.
Seller signs over the title; the buyer titles and registers at the DMV.
- 3Register with the Delaware DMV.
The buyer titles and registers the mobile home. Confirm current fees on the official page.
Official sources
Requirements change and can vary by county. Confirm with the Delaware DMV before you sign. Not legal advice.
Delaware Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Delaware?
A bill of sale is recommended in Delaware. A bill of sale is recommended; without a stated price, the document fee is based on NADA value.
Does a Delaware mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. Delaware titles do not require a notary.
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.
Is a bill of sale proof of ownership?
Generally no. For titled property like a car or boat, the title is what proves ownership. A bill of sale proves that a sale happened and records the price, date, and terms — it supports the title transfer but does not replace it. For untitled property (furniture, equipment, electronics), the signed bill of sale is usually the main proof of ownership.