Texas mobile home — quick answer
In Texas, a mobile home bill of sale is not required and notarization of the title transfer is not required. The state form used for titled vehicles is Form 130-U. Mobile/manufactured homes in Texas 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 TxDMV.
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Texas?
Not required. Transfer is by the assigned title plus Form 130-U showing the sale price; a separate bill of sale is not required but is good practice.
Seller signs the title over and the buyer files Form 130-U at the county tax office within 30 days. For mobile/manufactured homes, Texas may use a separate titling process — confirm with the TxDMV before you sign.
Does a Texas mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Not required. No notarization required for a standard private sale.
What to include on a Texas 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 Texas
- 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 and the buyer files Form 130-U at the county tax office within 30 days.
- 3File a notice of sale / release of liability.
The seller files Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTR-346) — file to release liability to remove liability.
- 4Register with the TxDMV.
The buyer titles and registers the mobile home, bringing Application for Texas Title and/or Registration. Confirm current fees on the official page.
Official sources
Requirements change and can vary by county. Confirm with the TxDMV before you sign. Not legal advice.
Texas Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Texas?
A bill of sale is not required in Texas. Transfer is by the assigned title plus Form 130-U showing the sale price; a separate bill of sale is not required but is good practice.
Does a Texas mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. No notarization required 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.