In Texas, mobile homes are titled through a Statement of Ownership (SOL) issued by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Manufactured Housing Division (MHD), not the DMV, since 2003. Contacted them is the first step to get a title for your mobile home.
The second step to get a title for your mobile home is to gather proof of ownership like a bill of sale, purchase agreement, or prior title; the home’s serial number, HUD label, or Texas seal; and proof taxes are paid. Complete the Application for Statement of Ownership (Form available on TDHCA website), pay the $55 issuance fee, and submit online or by mail to MHD. MHD reviews it and mails the SOL to you and any lienholders once approved.
The mobile home must be identified accurately, and liens need lienholder consent or payoff proof if applicable. Submit within 60 days of purchase or changes in the mobile home title to avoid late fees up to $100. For lost titles, use the same application with supporting docs.
What Documents Do You Need To Get a Title for Your Texas Based Mobile Home
To apply for a Texas Statement of Ownership (SOL) for a manufactured or mobile home, submit the completed Application for Statement of Ownership (Form 1023) along with supporting documents to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Manufactured Housing Division.
Always include the $55 issuance fee per transaction and proof identifying the home (e.g., HUD label, serial number, or data plate info). Provide proof of ownership such as a bill of sale, manufacturer’s certificate of origin (for new homes), warranty deed, or authenticated chain of title documents like prior transfer records or court orders. If liens exist, submit Form B (lien release), lienholder-signed SOL copy, payoff verification by HUD label/serial, or lienholder consent letter.
For real property conversions, add a legal description from the warranty deed or title commitment/policy, plus tax clearance. If the home was moved, include the Texas DMV moving permit. For deaths, divorce, or inheritance, attach death certificates, divorce decrees, or probate docs as applicable. Tax statements confirming no delinquencies are often required, especially for recent sales.
Mail or submit online via TDHCA’s portal at tdhca.texas.gov/mh ; processing takes about 15 working days. Check full instructions in Form 1037 PDF for your exact situation.
Hopefully these tips will help you to get a title for your mobile home, whether you are selling your mobile home, transferring, or just want the documentation.
