Mobile Homes, House Trailers, and Manufactured Homes
Mobile & Manufactured Homes
All mobile homes, manufactured homes, and house trailers are issued a certificate of title when ownership is established.
Prior to February 14, 2006 — based on size and build, some mobile homes, house trailers, and manufactured homes were issued more than one certificate of title.
As of February 14, 2006 — due to a change in legislation, the DMV began issuing only one certificate of title per mobile home, house trailer, or manufactured home regardless of size and build. All multiple certificates of title or Manufacturer's Certificates of Origin will be converted to one certificate of title when processed by the WV DMV.
New / Dealer Purchases
When a house trailer or manufactured home is purchased from a dealer, they will provide you with a Mobile Home Certificate of Ownership (MCO) signed over to the purchaser. The purchaser must submit the MCO and a completed:
Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (DMV-1-TR)
| Fee Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title Fee | $15.00 |
| Lien Fee (if applicable) | $10.00 per lien |
| Taxes | No taxes on the transaction are paid to DMV |
Used / Private Party Purchases
For a private party purchase, the owner signs the certificate of title on the back as seller. The buyer completes the back of the certificate and signs as the purchaser. All out-of-state titles must be accompanied by a completed:
Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (DMV-1-TR)
In addition to the reassigned certificate of title. No taxes on the transaction are paid to DMV. Fees required: $15.00 title fee and $10.00 per lien (if applicable).
Duplicate Titles (Lost Title Replacement)
To apply for a duplicate certificate of title, the owner of record must complete the form below, include a lien release (if applicable), and provide a copy of the owner's driver's license. Fee: $15.00.
Request for Duplicate Title (DMV-4-TR)
If a title was never issued or the owner never obtained a certificate of title, they will need to provide the following:
- Ownership documents such as:
- Loan contract
- Insurance policy
- Personal property tax receipts for the previous five years
- VIN Verification (DMV-1B) — completed and signed by a law enforcement officer
- Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (DMV-1-TR) — completed
- Owner and Purchasing Affidavit (MB-12/13) — completed
- $15.00 title fee
No person may transfer, purchase, or sell a mobile home, house trailer, or manufactured home without a certificate of title.
Transporting
To transport a mobile home, house trailer, or manufactured home on public roads within West Virginia you must obtain a permit:
Order a Hauling Permit — WV DOT
For additional information about hauling permits:
Hauling Permits — Additional Information
To transport a mobile home from another state into West Virginia, the originating state must issue the trip permit.
Conversion to Real Property
A titled owner of a mobile home, house trailer, or manufactured home may convert their home to real property and obtain a deed in place of a certificate of title, provided it has been permanently affixed to real property.
All mobile homes, house trailers, manufactured, or factory built homes are required to be titled before they can be converted to real property.
The owner must submit the certificate(s) of title, a $10.00 cancellation fee, and a completed:
This transaction may be processed at any DMV regional office; however, the title cancellation occurs when paperwork is received and completed at DMV headquarters. Once complete, DMV will notify the county clerk of the presiding county to record the home as real property with a deed. If a copy of the form is needed, you must send a self-addressed stamped envelope.
