New York mobile home — quick answer
In New York, a mobile home bill of sale is required and notarization of the title transfer is not required. The state form used for titled vehicles is MV-912. Mobile/manufactured homes in New York 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 New York DMV.
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in New York?
Required. The buyer must give the DMV the original bill of sale (MV-912 or equivalent) as proof when titling and registering.
Seller signs the title over; the buyer submits the title, MV-912, and tax form to the DMV. For mobile/manufactured homes, New York may use a separate titling process — confirm with the New York DMV before you sign.
Does a New York mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Not required. New York's own title does not require notarization. (A notarized transfer section is only needed for incoming titles from certain other states.)
What to include on a New York 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 New York
- 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 over; the buyer submits the title, MV-912, and tax form to the DMV.
- 3Register with the New York DMV.
The buyer titles and registers the mobile home, bringing Vehicle Bill of Sale. Confirm current fees on the official page.
Official sources
Requirements change and can vary by county. Confirm with the New York DMV before you sign. Not legal advice.
New York Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in New York?
A bill of sale is required in New York. The buyer must give the DMV the original bill of sale (MV-912 or equivalent) as proof when titling and registering.
Does a New York mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. New York's own title does not require notarization. (A notarized transfer section is only needed for incoming titles from certain other states.)
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.