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Washington, D.C. Mobile Home Bill of Sale

Washington, D.C. requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Washington, D.C. mobile home bill of sale PDF that includes everything the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles looks for. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Washington, D.C.
Mobile Home Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Mobile home details

Price and terms

How to sell a mobile home in Washington, D.C.

A mobile home bill of sale transfers a manufactured home that is sold as personal property, meaning the home itself and not the land it sits on. It records the serial or HUD label number, the size, the price and the date, and it travels with the title or statement of ownership when the buyer records the sale.

Seller steps

  1. Confirm you hold clear title. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
  2. Agree on the price and fill in the Washington, D.C. mobile home bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the serial number.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Washington, D.C. does not require a notary.
  4. Sign the title over to the buyer exactly as your name appears on it, and complete the odometer section on the title if the mobile home has one.
  5. Hand over the mobile home and keep your signed copy of the bill of sale for your records.

Buyer steps

  1. Bring the signed bill of sale, the signed title and your ID to the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles.
  2. Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
  3. Register within Washington, D.C.'s deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.

Before you sign

  • The serial number is on the data plate inside (usually a closet or cabinet) and on the HUD label on the exterior.
  • Confirm with the park whether the buyer has been approved before the sale closes.
  • If the home is attached to land you own, it may be real property and needs a deed instead; ask the county.
  • Check for liens with the state titling agency before buying.

Why a bill of sale matters for a mobile home

  • Mobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
  • Shows the price for sales or transfer tax.
  • Records whether the sale includes appliances, skirting, decks or sheds.
  • Protects the seller from lot rent or park fees after the sale date.

Want both parties to walk away with a signed copy and a notary page ready? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds them.

Washington, D.C. at a glance

Bill of sale
Required in common cases
Notary
Notarization optional
Official state form
None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
Where the buyer registers
District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (dmv.dc.gov)
License plates
Stay with seller

DC DMV says buyers in a private sale should obtain a bill of sale, and all owners must be listed on the title, the bill of sale and any lien paperwork. The District charges excise tax at titling, with a gift exemption form for family transfers. Private-sale titling can be done through a hybrid online and mail process.

Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.

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Washington, D.C. mobile home bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a mobile home in Washington, D.C.?+

Washington, D.C. requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. DC DMV says buyers in a private sale should obtain a bill of sale, and all owners must be listed on the title, the bill of sale and any lien paperwork. The District charges excise tax at titling, with a gift exemption form for family transfers. Private-sale titling can be done through a hybrid online and mail process. Washington, D.C. has no mandatory form, so any complete, signed bill of sale like the one generated here is accepted.

Does a Washington, D.C. mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Washington, D.C. does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. If you want extra certainty, the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page you can use anyway.

Where does the buyer take the bill of sale in Washington, D.C.?+

To the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles or the county office that handles manufactured home registration, together with the signed title, proof of insurance where required, and payment for tax and fees.

Is a mobile home sold with a bill of sale or a deed?+

If the home is personal property (in a park, or on land that is not part of the sale), a bill of sale plus a title transfer. If it is permanently attached to land that is being sold with it, the land deed covers it. The county assessor can tell you which.

Does a mobile home bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Several states notarize the title transfer for manufactured homes. The pack includes a notary block so you are covered either way.