Texas Mobile Home Title | Transfer, Lost Title & How to Sell
What Texas manufactured home owners should know about the Statement of Ownership, transfers, lost titles, liens, and what to have in order before you sell.
Texas Mobile Home Title — It’s Now Called a Statement of Ownership
Important: Texas No Longer Uses Traditional Titles
Texas replaced the old Certificate of Title with the Statement of Ownership. According to TDHCA, effective September 1, 2003, all outstanding documents of title are considered Statements of Ownership. The SOL is issued by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Manufactured Housing Division, which keeps the ownership records for manufactured homes in Texas.
The Statement of Ownership shows who owns the manufactured home, any liens recorded against it, the home’s location, and whether it’s treated as personal property or real property. It also lists identifying details such as the serial number and HUD label or Texas seal number for your specific home.
You can look up a Texas manufactured home’s current ownership record and lien status for free through the TDHCA online records database.
- Apply for a new SOL within 60 days of a sale. TDHCA says an application must be filed within 60 days of any sale or relocation, and it may assess a $100 late fee against the seller if the filing is late.
- A bill of sale by itself doesn’t update the state record. A bill of sale is useful evidence, but the new owner still needs a Statement of Ownership issued in their name through TDHCA.
- The base fee is $55 for issuing a Statement of Ownership (per TDHCA’s rules). Check the current form for accepted payment methods.
- If your home is missing its HUD label or Texas seal, a Texas seal costs $35 per section ($35 single-wide, $70 double-wide, $105 triple-wide).
When You Need to Apply for a New Statement of Ownership
A new or revised SOL is generally needed in situations like these:
Selling Your Home
A sale requires a new SOL naming the buyer as owner. The seller signs off, and the application should be filed within 60 days of the sale date.
Moving Your Home
Relocating a manufactured home requires a moving permit from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, and a copy of that permit is submitted with the SOL application showing the new location.
Lien Changes
Paying off a loan, adding a new lien, or releasing a lienholder all call for an updated record. Lienholders sometimes don’t file a release after payoff — if that happens, ask them for a written release.
Converting to Real Property
If you own the land and want the home treated as real property, you make that election on the SOL application. If there’s a lien on the home, the lienholder’s consent may be required.
Name or Owner Change
Marriage, divorce, the death of an owner, or a legal name change all mean the record needs updating to show the correct current owner.
Use Change
Changing the home’s use (for example, from residential to non-residential, or back) is recorded on the SOL. Check TDHCA’s current instructions for what that requires.
How to Transfer a Texas Mobile Home Title — Step by Step
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Look Up the Current SOL
Start by checking the current ownership record in the TDHCA records database using the home’s HUD label or serial number. Confirm the seller is listed as the current owner and look for any liens on the record.
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Complete TDHCA Form 1023
Get the Application for Statement of Ownership (Form 1023) and instructions from TDHCA’s website. Fill in the home information, seller and buyer details, and the personal or real property election, and sign it as the form directs.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Common items include a bill of sale or purchase agreement and lien release paperwork if it applies. Texas law also requires taxes on the home to be paid before a Statement of Ownership is issued, so expect to deal with the county tax assessor-collector. The form instructions list exactly what’s needed for your situation.
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Clear Any Liens
If the record shows a lien, you’ll generally need a release from the lienholder or the lienholder’s consent to the transfer. If a lender never updated TDHCA’s record after payoff, contact them directly and ask for a release.
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Submit and Pay the Fee
Send the completed application and the $55 fee to TDHCA’s Manufactured Housing Division using the address and payment options listed on the current form.
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Receive Your New SOL
TDHCA says a complete application is regularly processed within up to 15 business days. Keep your copy of the Statement of Ownership somewhere safe — it’s your proof of ownership.
TDHCA Statement of Ownership Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Ownership | $55 | Transfers, replacements, updates |
| Late filing (after 60 days) | $100 + $55 | Late fee may be assessed against the seller |
| Texas Seal — Single-Wide | $35 | Per section of home |
| Texas Seal — Double-Wide | $70 | Two sections |
| Texas Seal — Triple-Wide | $105 | Three sections |
Fees can change. Check TDHCA’s current fee schedule and form instructions for amounts and accepted payment methods before you send anything.
Lost Title or Missing SOL — What to Do
Lost your Texas mobile home title or Statement of Ownership? TDHCA keeps the ownership record on file, so a missing paper copy is usually fixable.
- Look up your current SOL online first. Enter the HUD label or serial number in the TDHCA records database. If the record comes up, you can print a copy.
- To get a replacement SOL, complete the Application for Statement of Ownership (Form 1023), pay the fee, and submit it to TDHCA.
- If you still have an old paper title, it is already treated as a Statement of Ownership. Check TDHCA’s instructions for how to submit it if you need the record updated.
- Call TDHCA directly. The Manufactured Housing Division can be reached at 1-800-500-7074 for help with your specific situation.
Selling Your Texas Mobile Home — What You Need to Know
Whether your paperwork is clean or complicated, here’s what to have in order before you sell in Texas:
Texas Licensing Rules for Selling More Than One Home
Texas generally requires a retailer’s license for people who sell manufactured homes to consumers on a regular basis. If you plan to sell more than one home in a 12-month period, check TDHCA’s licensing rules first.
- Verify the SOL is in your name. Before you list or sell, confirm TDHCA’s record shows you as the current owner with no open liens. Run the free lookup first.
- Make sure the taxes are paid. Unpaid taxes on the home have to be dealt with before a new Statement of Ownership can be issued.
- Clear any liens before or at closing. If a lienholder is still on your SOL, you’ll need their consent or proof the lien is paid off. Get the release in writing.
- Make sure the SOL application is filed within 60 days. TDHCA can assess a late fee against the seller if it isn’t, so agree with your buyer on who files and when.
Thinking About Selling Instead?
If title paperwork is what’s holding up your sale, selling the home as-is to a direct buyer is one option to compare. I buy mobile homes with title problems, and we can talk through your situation before you decide anything.
Final Thoughts
Texas mobile home titles — now called Statements of Ownership — are handled by TDHCA. The process is straightforward when everything is clean, but unreleased liens, deceased owners, and old paper titles are common and can slow things down. Start with the free online lookup, read TDHCA’s current instructions, and call the Manufactured Housing Division if your situation doesn’t fit the standard steps.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Texas rules, forms, and fees can change — confirm the current requirements with TDHCA, and talk to a Texas attorney or title company about your specific situation. Last reviewed October 2026.