06/08/2026
🏡 Manufactured Homes in Virginia: What You Need to Know
Did you know that a manufactured homes have a vehicle title? They remain personal property until the title(s) are surrendered and the steps are followed to make the home a part of the real estate.
When buying or selling a manufactured home, there are several additional steps that may be required before closing:
✔️ Confirming ownership of the home
✔️ Verifying whether the home has been converted to real estate
✔️ Locating or obtaining missing DMV titles
✔️ Checking for liens on the home
✔️ Ensuring the home is properly attached to the land
Common issues that can delay closing include:
❌ Missing titles
❌ Unreleased liens
❌ Ownership discrepancies
❌ Homes that were never properly converted from personal property to real estate
These issues can often be resolved, but they take time and attention to detail.
If you are looking to sell a property that has a manufactured home located on it follow these steps to make sure the sale and closing go smoothly:
- Locate the information plate with the year, make, model and serial #. It is usually in the master bedroom closet, utility closing or laundry room.
- Take the information to the DMV to verify if there is still a title for the home.
- If there isn't, get documentation from the DMV that states there are no existing titles.
- If there is a title:
Whose name is it in?
Are there any lienholders?
Title will need to be surrendered to the DMV to be made a part of the real estate.
Once title has been surrendered and you have paperwork from the DMV, you can file and affidavit with the Court.
Once these steps are done, things should run smoothly.
At Legacy Title, we work closely with buyers, sellers, lenders, and realtors to identify potential issues and help keep transactions moving toward a successful closing.
Have questions about a manufactured home transaction? We're always happy to help!
