Missouri Manufactured Home Sale: Legal Steps & Forms

Selling a manufactured home in Missouri involves unique legal steps, whether you own the land or rent a lot in a mobile home park. Understanding the process can help renters and owners avoid unexpected issues or delays. This guide covers what you need to know in clear, practical terms.

Overview: Selling Your Manufactured Home in Missouri

Missouri law treats manufactured homes similarly to vehicles when it comes to ownership and transfer. This means the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) manages titles and official forms, but you’ll also need to consider your park rules, lease agreements, and tenant legislation if you rent a lot.

Key Legal Steps and Documents

• Check Your Lease: If you rent the lot, your park agreement may require you to inform management before listing or selling your home. Some parks reserve the right to approve the buyer or set sale conditions.
• Clear the Title: Make sure your manufactured home has a valid, lien-free title through the Missouri Department of Revenue. If there’s an outstanding loan, you must pay it off before you can sell.
• Notice to Park Management: Missouri mobile home community laws, along with most leases, require you to notify the park owner or management in writing before selling, moving, or transferring the home¹.
• Complete Official Sale Forms: Below are the forms commonly required for a manufactured home sale:

Required Missouri Manufactured Home Forms

• Missouri Certificate of Title (DOR-108):
  • When used: Used to officially transfer ownership from seller to buyer. Both parties must sign it and include the sale price. This is a state-issued document each manufactured homeowner should already possess.
  • How to obtain or transfer title (Missouri DOR)
• Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108):
  • When used: Submitted by the buyer to register the home in their name at the Missouri Department of Revenue. Sellers should provide this form to buyers at closing.
  • Download Form 108 (official DOR PDF)
• Bill of Sale:
  • When used: Provides proof of the transaction, sale price, and information about the buyer and seller. While not always required by law, it's highly recommended and often requested by the park.
  • Download Bill of Sale Form (Missouri DOR-1957)
• Tax Clearance Certificate (if applicable):
  • When used: Local counties may require proof that property taxes on the manufactured home are paid before the title can be transferred. Check with your county collector for requirements.
  • Find County Collector Offices for Tax Clearance

Steps for Renters in a Mobile Home Park

If your home is in a mobile home park, your lease and the Missouri Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Law provide important protections and steps.

• Review your lease for terms about selling. Your park may have the first right of refusal or approval on sales.
• Notify management in writing as required. Use certified mail or request written confirmation.
• Finish the sale and title transfer using DOR forms. If the buyer wants to stay in the park, they may need to apply as a new tenant.
• Settle any lot rent or damage before moving out or selling.

What Happens After the Sale?

Once you’ve transferred the title, notify your park management and local property tax office. Provide new owner details and ensure no outstanding lot rent remains. Your responsibility for lot rent usually continues until your lease officially ends or is assumed by the new owner, based on your agreement.

Relevant Tribunal and Tenant Legislation

• The agency overseeing mobile home rental disputes in Missouri is the Office of the Missouri Attorney General – Landlord-Tenant Law.
• The rules for mobile home park tenancies are set out in Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 700.525 (Mobile Home Park Landlord-Tenant Law).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I sell my manufactured home even if I rent the lot?
   Yes, you can sell your manufactured home if you rent the lot, but you must comply with park rules and give proper notice to management. The buyer will need approval from the park if they want to keep the home on the lot.
2. Do I need a tax clearance to sell my manufactured home?
   Many Missouri counties require you to have paid all property taxes before transferring the title. Always check with your county collector before finalizing the sale.
3. What forms do I need to sell my manufactured home?
   The main forms you need include the Certificate of Title, Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108), and a Bill of Sale. Tax clearance may be required by your county.
4. Who oversees disputes about mobile home sales or park issues?
   The Missouri Attorney General’s Office handles tenant-landlord complaints related to mobile home parks.
5. Does the park owner need to approve my buyer?
   Usually, yes. Most park leases require the new buyer to apply and be approved as a tenant before moving in or keeping the home on lot property.

Key Takeaways for Missouri Mobile Home Sellers

• Always use official Missouri DOR forms for transferring title and registering the buyer.
• Notify your park management and follow all lease rules before selling.
• Check with your county for tax clearance requirements to avoid transfer delays.

With preparation and awareness of state laws, you can ensure your Missouri manufactured home sale goes smoothly and legally.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Missouri DOR – Manufactured Home Title & Registration
• Missouri Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Law (Section 700.525)
• Missouri Attorney General – Landlord-Tenant Law
• All Missouri DOR Forms for Manufactured Housing
• Missouri Housing Development Commission – Rental Assistance

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1. Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 700.525
2. Missouri Department of Revenue – Manufactured Homes
3. Missouri DOR Form 108 (Application for Missouri Title and License)
4. Missouri DOR-1957 Bill of Sale
5. Missouri Attorney General – Landlord-Tenant Law

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