District of Columbia mobile home — quick answer
In District of Columbia, a mobile home bill of sale is required and notarization of the title transfer is not required. Mobile/manufactured homes in District of Columbia 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 DC DMV.
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in District of Columbia?
Required. A bill of sale is listed among the required titling documents for private sales; ownership transfers on the signed title.
Seller signs the title; the buyer titles and registers with the DC DMV. For mobile/manufactured homes, District of Columbia may use a separate titling process — confirm with the DC DMV before you sign.
Does a District of Columbia mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Not required. No notarization mentioned for a standard private sale.
What to include on a District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
- 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 the title; the buyer titles and registers with the DC DMV.
- 3Register with the DC 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 DC DMV before you sign. Not legal advice.
District of Columbia Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in District of Columbia?
A bill of sale is required in District of Columbia. A bill of sale is listed among the required titling documents for private sales; ownership transfers on the signed title.
Does a District of Columbia mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. No notarization mentioned for a standard private sale.
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.