Vermont mobile home — quick answer
In Vermont, 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 VT-005. Mobile/manufactured homes in Vermont 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 Vermont DMV.
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Vermont?
Required. Vermont requires the VT-005 bill of sale, which combines the bill of sale and odometer disclosure.
Seller assigns the title; the buyer titles and registers with the Vermont DMV. For mobile/manufactured homes, Vermont may use a separate titling process — confirm with the Vermont DMV before you sign.
Does a Vermont mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Not required. The standard VT-005 is not notarized (non-titled vehicles use a notarized VT-025).
What to include on a Vermont 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 Vermont
- 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 with the Vermont DMV.
- 3Register with the Vermont DMV.
The buyer titles and registers the mobile home, bringing Bill of Sale & Odometer Disclosure Statement. Confirm current fees on the official page.
Official sources
Requirements change and can vary by county. Confirm with the Vermont DMV before you sign. Not legal advice.
Vermont Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in Vermont?
A bill of sale is required in Vermont. Vermont requires the VT-005 bill of sale, which combines the bill of sale and odometer disclosure.
Does a Vermont mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. The standard VT-005 is not notarized (non-titled vehicles use a notarized VT-025).
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.