Tennessee mobile home — quick answer
In Tennessee, a mobile home bill of sale is situational and notarization of the title transfer is situational. Mobile/manufactured homes in Tennessee 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 Tennessee DOR.
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Tennessee?
Situational. For casual sales a notarized bill of sale is commonly required in addition to the properly endorsed title — but a bill of sale alone is not sufficient proof of ownership.
Seller assigns the title; the buyer titles and registers at the County Clerk. For mobile/manufactured homes, Tennessee may use a separate titling process — confirm with the Tennessee DOR before you sign.
Does a Tennessee mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Situational (situational). A notarized bill of sale is referenced for casual sales but does not replace the endorsed title. Treat notarization as conditional.
What to include on a Tennessee 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 Tennessee
- 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 assigns the title; the buyer titles and registers at the County Clerk.
- 3Register with the Tennessee DOR.
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 Tennessee DOR before you sign. Not legal advice.
Tennessee Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Tennessee?
A bill of sale is situational in Tennessee. For casual sales a notarized bill of sale is commonly required in addition to the properly endorsed title — but a bill of sale alone is not sufficient proof of ownership.
Does a Tennessee mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Sometimes. A notarized bill of sale is referenced for casual sales but does not replace the endorsed title. Treat notarization as conditional.
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.