Minnesota mobile home — quick answer
In Minnesota, a mobile home bill of sale is recommended and notarization of the title transfer is not required. Mobile/manufactured homes in Minnesota 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 Minnesota DVS.
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Minnesota?
Recommended. Ownership transfers on the title; a bill of sale is a useful sale record.
Seller completes the title assignment; the buyer titles and registers through DVS or a deputy registrar. For mobile/manufactured homes, Minnesota may use a separate titling process — confirm with the Minnesota DVS before you sign.
Does a Minnesota mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Not required. A standard private transfer does not require notarization (lien releases can be an exception).
What to include on a Minnesota 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 Minnesota
- 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 completes the title assignment; the buyer titles and registers through DVS or a deputy registrar.
- 3Register with the Minnesota DVS.
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 Minnesota DVS before you sign. Not legal advice.
Minnesota Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Minnesota?
A bill of sale is recommended in Minnesota. Ownership transfers on the title; a bill of sale is a useful sale record.
Does a Minnesota mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. A standard private transfer does not require notarization (lien releases can be an exception).
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.