Purpose of this page
This page discusses transferring a mobile home’s ownership from a seller to a buyer in the great state of Wyoming. This is not intended in situations where the land the mobile home sits on is included in the sale. If the land is included in the sale please reach out to a local real estate attorney to help facilitate your closing. However if you are dealing with an individual mobile home located in a pre-existing mobile home park, on somebody’s rented land, in a lot, or somewhere else than please see the information below.
In the state of Wyoming the process to transfer a mobile home title from one owner to the next is fairly simple and straightforward. Please see the steps and tips below when considering purchasing or reselling a mobile home in the state of Wyoming.
Disclaimer: This page is not intended for mobile home investors. The reason this is mentioned is because you may require extra documents and agreements if you are a mobile home investor. These extra documents would include an after closing agreement if the seller was remaining in the home for a bit after closing, personal property trust agreements, a promissory note or lien paperwork, power of attorney, and more. Below is the minimum paperwork required to successfully transfer ownership from one party to another.
Interesting Wyoming Fact: The state of Wyoming no longer uses the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to transfer mobile home titles. Instead, the Clerk’s Office typically located in the county courthouse will handle mobile home title transfers. Here is a local list of county clerk offices near you.
Prior to your Wyoming title mobile home closing
Verify seller has the Title and he/she is listed as owner: Ask to see the mobile home Title during your initial walk through of the mobile home. The seller may be willing to text message a picture of the title to you to verify information.
Check for back taxes: Contact the local county clerk office in the county where the home is located. Call with the mobile home’s serial number or VIN to verify any back-due taxes on the mobile home.
Check for hidden liens: Contact the local county clerk office in the county where the home is located. Call with the mobile home’s serial number or VIN to verify there are no unexpected liens you don’t know about. These liens may or may not be listed on the mobile home’s title in the “Lien’s Holder’s” section of the title.
If inside a mobile home park aim to speak with the community manager to 1.) become park approved, 2.) verify the seller is current on all payments, 3.) ask for a copy of the park rules, 4.) ask if lot rent is increasing in the near future, and 5.) if the park manager see any needed improvements to the mobile home if/when you purchase the home?
Missing Title or No Title? Contact your local County Clerk’s office for more help. Have the mobile home’s VIN or serial number before you call.
At Closing
Paperwork needed: Title (must have), Wyoming Mobile Home Title Application (must have), Bill of sale (Must have – You may create this by hand or this generic Bill of Sale here.) Notary IS needed on Title & Title Application. One title per mobile home, a single-wide and double-wide will have 1 title.
Must do: All sellers (example: husband and wife) both need to have their signatures notarized on the Title and Title Application.
Pro Tip: If purchasing the mobile home perform one last walk through before closing and handing over any money. The seller wants your money just as bad as you want the property. If there are any surprise repairs needed or trash/furniture you may have to remove then adjust the price accordingly
After closing – Transferring Wyoming title ownership
Bring signed forms (Title, Bill of sale, and Title Application) to your local County clerk’s office in the county to pay fees and transfer ownership. Here is a local list of county clerk offices near you.
Only buyer(s) must be present at your local County clerk’s office to transfer title, however ideally buyer and seller go to your local County clerk’s office together to transfer title to help expedite any last-minute issues that arise at the clerk’s office. All forms should already be signed. Notary IS required on the Title and Title Application.
Fees: Most transfer fees start from $15 and up. No sales tax is charged.
At the clerk’s office a new title will likely be printed for you immediately as you wait.
If for any reason a lien needs to be placed on the title, this will be done at the County clerk’s office while talking with the employee helping you. The employee will want to know the name of the lienholder and their address. The new title will be sent to the lienholder’s address. The lienholders will then transfer the title to you once they are paid in full.
If you are the seller: It can be wise to go with the buyer to the County clerk’s office to make sure the ownership is transferred correctly so that taxes and liability is not in your name moving forward. Some buyers wait years to transfer title/ownership.
If you are the buyer: Aim to transfer ownership through the County clerk’s office soon after you purchase the mobile home to avoid a penalty or complications when you eventually do transfer ownership/title.
We hope that the information above has been helpful. If you notice any errors or improvements please contact us immediately at support@mobilehomeinvesting.net. As always, if you have any follow-up questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out or comment below any time. All the best.
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