West Virginia mobile home — quick answer
In West Virginia, a mobile home bill of sale is situational and notarization of the title transfer is situational. The state form used for titled vehicles is DMV-7-TR. Mobile/manufactured homes in West Virginia 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 West Virginia DMV.
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in West Virginia?
Situational. A notarized bill of sale (DMV-7-TR) is required specifically when the purchase price is below 50% of NADA Clean Loan value (for tax).
Seller assigns the title; the buyer titles and registers at the WV DMV. For mobile/manufactured homes, West Virginia may use a separate titling process — confirm with the West Virginia DMV before you sign.
Does a West Virginia mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Situational (situational). Common myth: WV is widely mis-cited as a blanket notary state. Notarization is triggered by the low-price/tax condition (price under 50% of NADA value).
What to include on a West Virginia 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 West Virginia
- 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 WV DMV.
- 3Register with the West Virginia DMV.
The buyer titles and registers the mobile home, bringing Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Boat. Confirm current fees on the official page.
Official sources
Requirements change and can vary by county. Confirm with the West Virginia DMV before you sign. Not legal advice.
West Virginia Mobile Home Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a mobile home bill of sale required in West Virginia?
A bill of sale is situational in West Virginia. A notarized bill of sale (DMV-7-TR) is required specifically when the purchase price is below 50% of NADA Clean Loan value (for tax).
Does a West Virginia mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?
Sometimes. Common myth: WV is widely mis-cited as a blanket notary state. Notarization is triggered by the low-price/tax condition (price under 50% of NADA value).
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.