I gather extra knowledge from this website. With that said I would definitely call the state at the phone number above to ask them any specific questions with regards to your specific mobile home. There are definitely some hurdles to overcome however it is great that this person will give you this home if you are able to move it. I hope this helps and points you in the right direction. With that said it seems like you hold much of the card since you are still the owner of record. Depending on your state the executor of the will will use the death certificate and additional forms to transfer over title to you. I hope this makes sense and point you in the right direction. You could also sell the mobile home with a different lender, or sell it via owner financing and collect payments from a potential buyer. I have a mobilehome in a park where the registered owner died years ago after transferring it to another person who never registered it in his name. Moving forward any follow-up questions never hesitate to reach out anytime or feel free to contact the HCD directly as well. I come to you because you seem to have a great handle on the type of issue Im having. You can reach the HCD at the following phone number. All you have to do is transfer the title of ownership. Mobile homes can be titled a few different ways in California so I would definitely encourage you to call the HCD at (800) 952-8356. If you think the NADA value of the home is LESS than the price you paid for the home use this form below. Where can I find more information? We moved in about a month ago, but still in doubt about the whole process of buying. The fees to do this should be minimal. I was looking to bid/ invest on a mobile home subdivision through a tax sale in Merced County at https://www.bid4assets.com/mvc/auction/897857. You may also want to contact local mobile home parks to see which mobile home specific attorneys these parks are working with that may have experience in exactly your situation. I am the lien holder /Legal Owner. You are definitely able to change the mailing address so that the registration can be sent to someone else and paid by them, however I encourage you to call the state to ask them directly. This form can be mailed or brought in to the state filing office. 2) Complete Personal Property Trust If youre willing to accept payments for your mobile home you will likely be able to sell for bit of a higher price and two more interested parties. You may have to wait on hold for a while however the folks at the HCD are typically quite helpful. Hi John, For this reason I would very much encourage you to call the California HCDs manufactured home department to ask them specifically how to achieve the goal you are looking for. In California you will be dealing with the California Department of Housing and Community Development and you can reach them at the following phone number. (Mobile homes with decals that start with L will already has a taxable value as per your county so this extra form and procedureis not needed. If I am understanding your situation correctly then this should absolutely be a very quick and easy changed to get her husbands name released from the property. What else should I know to make sure she doesnt make any mistakes in the process? They stole my mobile home from me. For my understanding the home would have to be sold from both of your names to simply your friends name and ownership. If this does not answer your question please feel free to write back any time. They will most likely asked for the mobile homes vehicle identification number or serial number. Thanks to your advise I know how to make sure no liens, and, taxes are paid. Thank you! With that said never hesitate to email me personally or comment back with any questions or concerns you face along the way. I do hope that it has been somewhat helpful to you already. Anything else you can think of to help us is greatly appreciated. In addition print necessary state forms below. I have come to learn that many things in California take significantly longer and cost significantly more than in other parts of the country. First things first, I regret to hear that you feel duped into purchasing a mobile home that was not worth the money five years ago. I have thus far struck out with a title search company who indicated that title searches are not done on mobile homes. 4 months of the year. My son has just moved out this month, and I want to give the mobile home away in a as is condition. TIA! With that said, I do work with folks in certain areas around the country if it is a good fit for both parties. Explain the situation and these folks are usually very nice and will tell you the quickest and easiest way moving forward. Moving forward if you have any follow-up questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out any time. Karen, Im in a similar situation. From what you have described it sounds like you are listed as owner on the title and are simply paying a lien holder for some amount borrowed. They will most likely have you fill out and send in form http://www.hcd.ca.gov/manufactured-mobile-home/docs/HCDRT475.3.pdf However I definitely want you to hear this personally from them as the type of title and lien you have may require a different form or procedure moving forward. I hope that this helps a bit and point you in the right direction moving forward. Whenever I call the HCD they are usually always helpful. Im scared to mail in original paperwork to get a replacement. Yes, in most cases the seller will have a lien on the property until they are paid in full for the home. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023, All Rights Reserved Mobile Home Madness. I regret to hear about your friends mothers passing. I would highly encourage you to contact a local real estate attorney that provides one free hour of consultation. He didnt explain the whole process as much, and so did the escrow officer. Could you please tell me how to transfer it to my own name? He has dementia so he wont remember anything. I hope this helps and starts to point you in the right direction moving forward. You should contact your county auditor-controllers office to determine if any of these other taxes may apply to your manufactured home. Also is it real expensive to do this? John Fedro: Hi Kathy, You can reach these nice folks at the following phone number 800-952-8356. El Cajon, CA 92019 (619) 441-2326 I am looking to bid on a property with a mobile home, garage, and barn set on 1.19 acres in Riverside County. and seller never gave me anything sying i was owner as i requested. I do not think I told you anything that you did not know however I would rather you hear your exact options directly from the people in charge. I hope this helps and starts to point you in the right direction. Thank you for reaching out and connecting. Please see my thoughts below in bold. and for the last 13 yrs she has done so. I looked up the address and tried to contact them but the address is not correct or the business shut down. I qualified for some new equipment for the mobile home from the state but require the title. John, Thank you for reaching out and connecting. We also dont want to refinance. I very much regret to hear about your situation. Good job doing your research to find out who is the legal and registered owner as far as the state is concerned. best regards, pauli cymet. Moving forward if you have any specific questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out any time. That is very nice about leaving the home to your son. Additionally, keep us posted and let us know how everything goes. The transferee may secure a transfer of ownership for the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home, upon presenting to the department (1) the certificate of title signed by the beneficiary, (2) the certificate described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) executed by the beneficiary under penalty of perjury; You can learn more about this in the work with me tab found above. The reason for the creation of this lesson is to help all California investors understand the purchase and transfer of their Titles and Personal Property Trusts (PPT). You may have to wait on hold for a while however these folks are typically helpful when I call as well. In many cases there is a way to expedite a title being created and given to you. The mobile home Decal number begins with A. I would highly encourage you to be as cordial and amicable in working with this person is possible. Or they will be a waiting period before the time where the lien is paid off and where you will actually get clear title. Unfortunately this is not the first time things like this have happened, and it will not be the last. My manufactured home is currently licensed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. city limit). Moving forward any specific follow-up questions or other mobile home related questions please never hesitate to reach out anytime. My mom left my sister and I her mobile home, but my mom and brother were the ones on the title and we cannot find the title how do we go about the transfer to change it to our names. All the best. I hope you have solved the situation by this time, however if you have been dealing with the for two years you probably have not. Thank you in advance. I am certainly not suggesting that you do it, or you encourage anyone else to sign on someone elses behalf. Can you tell me how to do that? Their phone number is (800) 952-8356. It absolutely does sound like the seller is trying to manipulate things and not being honest with you both. In California there are a number of ways to incorrectly handle paperwork and procedures moving forward. or maybe you can refer me to the correct resource or company to get the financing? You can transfer the Title for a $1.00 like you previously mentioned, Or in California the process to remove your family members name from the title will be fairly simple and easy. This cost will be less than $3,000 for many homes in your budget. Besides this optional appraisal there are really no other snags to be aware of. Mention you are a private buyer purchasing from a private seller inside of the park. (800) 952-8356 Whenever I have called this number is always helpful. I hope this helps and starts to point you in the right direction. The Multi-Purpose Transfer Form 476.6G) doesnt seem to apply re designation of co-owner term section. All the best. There is definitely a procedure moving forward and the folks at the HCD can help with your exact situation. Many park managers live at the property, and almost all park managers want the best for their communities. In all reality if the title and ownership is not in your name, then you really have not necessarily purchased anything as of this point. Those are the taxes you owe. As always, if you have any follow-up questions or concerns please never hesitate to reach out any time. Very grateful? In the far back of the property is a mobile home approx. They can be reached at 909-987-2599 or 916-445-4782. You can then let them know you would like to transferred into your name and they will give you the quickest steps moving forward based on your moms specific title. Im trying to determine WHEN a particular owner closed on the purchase of a particular mobile home in Ca. The answer to this question will be in a few parts. I bought a mobile home 4 yrs ago and have a bill of sale from the people I purchased it from. You will then be emailed or sent to the webpage to download the specific form you need to fill out and mail in. The mobile home is in a park where the residents own the lot. Make sure to call the HCD to find out if this title did transfer and if not the folks over the phone will be able to help you from there. If you have any follow-up questions or concerns please never hesitate to reach out any time. However another agreement youll want written up that explains when the title comes in you will transfer it over to the buyer and take the rest of the money from them at this time. Concerning your mothers property I would like you to get advice straight from your state-based on the cereal and VIN number of your mothers mobile home. Make sure your friend has the serial number, title number, or VIN to the mobile home while calling. If Im understanding things correctly it definitely sounds as if you have your father signature accounted for, however this other person signature will have to be signed off on the title and perhaps other forms. With that said, if you do not have a certificate of occupancy or the home is uninhabitable you must disclose this to your buyer in writing before or at the time of closing. This is all confusing stuff for me Understood. We get this signed because we have been burned by the state wanting more paperwork due to something being incorrect on the title from long ago or currently. http://www.hcd.ca.gov/manufactured-mobile-home/registration-titling/registration-titling-forms.shtml It is near the top of the list and form number 475.3. I very much regret to hear that youre finding it difficult to obtain financing on your future mobile home. Did someone make a mistake signing wrong? Make sure everything is in writing. Thank you for reaching out and asking for help concerning this issue. Now that he is selling the buyers lender wanted the title to be retired before proceeding (no problem! All the best. I hope this helps him and point you in the right direction moving forward. I would like you to sell your home for the highest win-win price you are able to successfully get from an eager serious buyer. He will be the lienholder until I finish paying off the balance remaining. Could you possibly pass on my info as well? John my mom has a mobile home thats paid off, she would like to give me the mobile home. I sold my mobile home in California 6 years ago, and learned last summer that the 5 buyers never registered it with the HCD. The Department of Motor Vehicles is the one that can remove the lien assuming they understand and have verified the title and debt was paid in full years ago. Also your article helped however im confused on what the money order or check is? (800) 952-8356 You may have to wait on hold for a little bit however these folks are usually quite helpful. I hope this post has been helpful. You want to contact the state where the home resides in the current title is located through. Is there a calculator so I can determine the amount? As you know, there is a law that mandates buyers to transfer the title of the mobile home they buy (California Civil Code Sections 798.70 ~ 798.74). Is he able to transfer title into his sons name who is not over 55? Thanks so much for your quick response. I feel like I really screwed up. Hi, If you have any specific questions the state of California is very helpful in answering many of them. Original Title(s) (filled out and signed), Check or Money orderto mail. Hi John, 1.) I know California weve put mobile home titles into single member LLCs and multimember LLCs. My questions are: (1) Am I legally liable to pay the back taxes, liens, and penalties? However I am happy to hear that you are now reselling the home and will be moving along to brighter futures. All the best. Howdy John, I stumbled onto your web site due to searching for Mobiles for sale. It is typically her decision (within reason) if you will be approved or denied for this park. 3737 Main Street, Suite 400 Additionally, thank you for your detailed comment and specific questions. Will it be easy to get the title transferred out of the other persons name? Thank you for reaching out and commenting. Explain to them that you are a private buyer who purchased from a private seller in a existing mobile home park. Building a house can certainly take time and a considerable amount of money, however fixing the mobile homes and getting them rent ready may be a much more realistic path to profit. Here and happy to help. Thank you for explaining your situation in detail as this definitely does help me understand your situation. Provide the clerk with your VIN or serial number to the mobile home. 1530 Hilton Head Road, Suite 107 Pay for the home and only take a bill of sale. If the sellerdoes not have a Titlethen please fill out Application for duplicate Title (form 480.4) and submit with closing package when you mail to state or submit when you drive to HCD office to transfer title. This will allow you to tell them your situation and figure out the exact amount you will need to send in to transfer ownership or simply remove this persons name from the current title. Thank you for reaching out and connecting. The manager and management company is greedy. Are there any advantages to converting to local property taxation? The home originally came from Arizona and I have decals, etc to prove this. In cali. For example a single-wide will have one pink slip, and a double-wide will have to pink slips. These mobile homes has been here for over 25 years and their average age is 50 years. I hope this helps and points you in the right direction. Im also going to get a divorce, and Im hoping to file an uncontested divorce, as he said everything will be mine: the mobile home, the vehicles, and investments. I hope this helps and starts to point you in the right direction and make sense. They will let you know what is needed moving forward for the quickest and easiest solution. I called HCD and they checked by address and space number and they do not have anything which means that it is registered with the DMV. payments, taxes and property insurance payments. This certainly helps me give you advice moving forward. If you have sold the home or sold any equitable interest in the property youll most likely have to foreclose on the buyer. Definitely do this sooner rather than later. All the best. Now that there are no liens on the property, it is important that the taxes will be paid and then things can switch over into your name. ,Should I have a bill of sale for the mobile that I do not own it anymore? All the best. Always here to help. I have a special power of attorney for my sister who will do the transaction for me! From 28years ago!!! I very much regret to hear about your situation. However if you intend to mail in payment, title, and paperwork always call the state HCD office to get an exact total amount to send in via mail. As of the date I am writing you this comment, I can report to you that California has had a multi-month backlog of mobile home title transfers for a few years now. Thank you for reaching out and connecting with regards to your question. Im very glad to hear that your friend has successfully paid you in full with regards to the lien you are holding on their mobile home. its not the money i give to the seller right? This will not be a sale of any kind and therefore no taxes will be collected. Thank you for reaching out with regards to your questions. I hope this helps and starts to point you in the right direction moving forward. Can be as long as both parties agree to. Any idea what the planner might be referring to? Thank you so much for reaching out and connecting. There are a few ways for mobile homes to be titled, and Im not sure if the lien was electronic in your situation or not. You may have to wait on hold for a little while however these folks are typically very helpful when I call. https://www.mobilehomeinvesting.net/lost-mobile-home-titles-and-other-common-title-issues/. Thank you for reaching out and connecting. Thank you so much for your kind words, they truly mean more than you know. All the best. I hope this helps and starts to point you in the right direction. Hi, What can be signed online via websites such as docusign.com or another digital signature website. Mobile Homes | County of Fresno - Fresno County, California With that said I definitely want you to hear it from the horses mouth, which is the state, once you have clearly explain the situation. I did read a ton of these. How will the California Department of Housing set a value on this mobile home to determine the Use Tax? Always here to help. Anyway, is there a way to place a lien on the mobile home after the property is purchased then generate a new title in the purchasers name? Hi John, With that said, you definitely have some control as you both need to work together to get this home sold quickly and for a very fair price. Does the same paperwork get filled out and then the bill of sale would be for something nominal like $1.00? Note that I am in Caliornia. Hi John my name is Vivian and I live in Clovis, California. This allows you to hold most of the money and for the seller to take possession of the property. Additionally, thank you for the detailed message. I have lived in the mobile from 2008 and still live in it. This form will only give you control to sign on the sellers behalf concerning this mobile home should an emergency arise and the seller is long gone. ?Thank You Wayne. My questions are: (1) Am I legally liable to pay the back taxes, liens, and penalties? Have them fill out a power attorney on the property that they give to you. However, if the home has a pink slip then there will be a separate pink slip for every section of mobile home. I have a friend who owns a mobile home and rents a space in San Mateo County. With regards to the bonded title and talking to the Secretary of State and the lending company itself. Fill out and fax/email form 476.4 Certificate of Retail Value and Purchase Price. Keep in mind that the steps to transfer ownership in California do require a few things having to be done before sending everything into the state or having the title transferred. Additionally, thank you for your detailed message as this does help me understand the situation better. Hi John, When a transfer is filed with the Recorder's Office, the Assessor determines whether a reappraisal is necessary. They had paid it off and were waiting on a title from the owner of the park. You may contact the state directly at 916-323-9224. City of Riverside If you have any follow-up questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out any time. I inherited my recently deceased mothers mobile home, in California, which is in her Revocable Trust. I am in the process to buy some land in CA with 3 mobile homes, only one has a number that HCD does not recognize. Thank you. You will have to go into an HCD office instead of just calling them over the phone and mailing in paperwork to transfer titles. He said hed sign over the title to my name, removing his name. All the best. It is a nice mobile. I hope this helps and starts to point you in the right direction moving forward. Another way may be able to contact the local tax assessor to find out how long the current owner has been paying the yearly taxes. Moving forward if you ever have any specific questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out any time. there is a third siblings involved and we signed an agreement that he does get a third of the proceeds. please explain the sale process to me. Im trying to figure out what the process is, what steps I need to complete if any, so that I can sell the mobile home. If you have any follow-up questions or concerns never hesitate to reach back out. Whenever I have called to ask mobile home related questions there are always very friendly and happily answer my specific questions. Thanks for all the info. Keep in touch. It is where you purchase it and the land but you pay a HOA fee of 67.00 monthly. R&T Forms | California Department of Housing and Community Development Promissory Note (if making seller payments), Power of Attorney, Agreement After Closing (if seller is staying in home post sale), Personal Property Trust (always recommend). I am very glad to hear that the park landlord is willing to help and has your back. Vincent Cruz. Or sue for breach of contract. Do not buy the home until the seller has a title they can provide to you. This can be something you do on your own. Have you approached the park manager about this situation. She passed away recently, and in her will she gave her 50% of the mobile home to my sister and I. In fact, the fact that you are friends means that your paperwork should even be more secure. Thank you for reaching out and connecting. I regret to hear you are going through these headaches. what can I do? They will direct you to the paperwork and places you need to go to to correctly get everything out of your name and into a new buyers name. This is because the mobile home park was wrong the whole time and selling you something that they technically did not own. Find a lawyer near you. Happy to help and I hope this has made sense. When buying or selling a mobile home, it's important to be prepared for the sale. Thank you! It sounds that the park really only wants your sister as cosigner on the park lease and not really on the title itself. Thank you for reaching out to me concerning this issue. A transfer fee. Keep in touch. I hope that this helps and starts to point you in the right direction moving forward. A person bought a small fixer up trailer and the day they cant move it for ten years would anyone know why is that? Seller says I still owe 6000 but hes wrong. I hope this helps and make sense. All the best. Always here and happy to help if possible. I think you have understanding that many of us are not Hunter Biden getting $$$$$$ handouts because of our last name. First things first, so sorry that your world is likely been turned upside down. Good to hear from you. thanks. They will walk you through the steps necessary and anything particular about this home that may be a red flag. Thank you for reaching out and connecting. With that said it looks like your message cut off before you were done completely writing. Additionally, thank you for the detailed question and comment. Hello John, If you have any follow-up questions or concerns at all please never hesitate to reach out anytime at all. Understood. I bought a mobile home that was under the guys deceased parents name. I hope this all makes sense and at least point you in the right direction. how are the taxes determined. Mobile Home Title Transfer - Legal Docs by ME Do we have to get approval from or report the title transfer to the mobile home park management? Then you can use another Multi-Purpose Transfer Form to transfer the legal owner of the title from your PPT to the tenant-buyers name. If you ever go to court this will certainly help your case. She mentioned using a quit claim but from all Im reading thats not the proper procedure. There is certainly an answer to your question and you are certainly not alone with regards to delaying this transfer after a divorce settlement. With that said the most they could do is ask for her name to be placed back on the title. Hi John, There may be a president of a local committee or board. The owner on the title was deceased and we purchased it from his daughter.