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How to Transfer A Mobile Home Title in Arizona
There are several things you should verify before ever handing over any funds for your purchase of a mobile home. The following can be verified at Arizona Auto License Service.
Verify that all title(s) being offered for the mobile home are the most current ones.
- This allows you to verify that you are dealing with the actual owner(s)
- A Title Transfer Bill of Sale is also acceptable
- Verify that the Seller(s) are the individuals listed on the title
- Verify that you have obtained a title or a Title Transfer Bill of Sale for each section of the mobile home
- Verify that property taxes were paid. If there are delinquent taxes they must be paid at the County Assessor’s Office. The buyer must obtain a tax clearance letter for each mobile home section.
- Ensure that there are no liens on the title(s) by visiting the MVD or an Authorized Third Party Provider
- You must know the physical location of where the mobile home will be located
- You must complete the transfer of a mobile home within 30 days of the sale or you will be assessed a penalty
A mobile home that is not permanently affixed to real property must be titled by the MVD.
We can assist with the completion of the MVD affidavit of affixture for a mobile home that has been attached to real property. We can also complete the un-affixture process to restore the MVD title if it has been detached from real property..
We can also assist if you wish to convert a mobile home to a travel trailer.
BUYER’S NOTE:
If the mobile home that you are buying is from out of state and was manufactured before June 15, 1976, you must have it inspected to verify that it meets the minimum fire and safety guidelines established by the Arizona Office of Manufactured Homes and obtain a certificate of compliance
SELLER’S NOTE:
The Seller of a mobile home is responsible to notify the County Tax Assessor’s Office to protect themselves from the assessment of ongoing annual taxes in the event that the Buyer does not transfer the title.
