Ohio mobile home — quick answer
In Ohio, a mobile home bill of sale is situational and notarization of the title transfer is required. The state form used for titled vehicles is BMV 3770. Mobile/manufactured homes in Ohio 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 Ohio BMV.
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Ohio?
Situational. For casual private sales the seller assignment (or BMV 3770 when the title space is full) must be notarized.
Seller signs the title assignment before a notary; the buyer titles at a County Clerk of Courts Title Office. For mobile/manufactured homes, Ohio may use a separate titling process — confirm with the Ohio BMV before you sign.
Does a Ohio mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Required. Ohio is a title-notary state: for private sales the seller's signature on the title assignment must be notarized. Dealers are exempt.
Because Ohio requires notarization for the title transfer, do not sign the title until you are in front of a notary.
What to include on a Ohio 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 Ohio
- 1Complete the bill of sale and title assignment.
Record the buyer, seller, price, and date. Sign the title before a notary, as Ohio requires.
- 2Hand over the signed title.
Seller signs the title assignment before a notary; the buyer titles at a County Clerk of Courts Title Office.
- 3Register with the Ohio BMV.
The buyer titles and registers the mobile home, bringing Ownership Assignment & Title Application for Casual Sale. Confirm current fees on the official page.
Official sources
Requirements change and can vary by county. Confirm with the Ohio BMV before you sign. Not legal advice.
Ohio Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Ohio?
A bill of sale is situational in Ohio. For casual private sales the seller assignment (or BMV 3770 when the title space is full) must be notarized.
Does a Ohio mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Yes. Ohio is a title-notary state: for private sales the seller's signature on the title assignment must be notarized. Dealers are exempt.
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.