Manufactured (Mobile) Home Information
This page contains information for the titling of a Manufactured (Mobile) Home. For more information e-mail us at clerk@co.arapahoe.co.us or call the Motor Vehicle Department at 303-795-4500.
Secure and Verifiable Identification is always required to title a Manufactured Home.
Titling a Manufactured (Mobile) Home with a Colorado Title
The buyer must:
- Obtain an Authentication/Certification of Manufactured Home Tax Form at the Assessor Office. The County Assessor will fill out the assessed valuation and taxes due. The County Treasurer will
collect the taxes due and sign off on the tax form. This is to ensure that the taxes are paid before a new title is issued.
There is a $10.00 fee for the Authentication/Certification tax form which is collected by the Treasurer.
- Complete a Transfer Declaration form listing the household furnishings included in the sale price. This form may be obtained from the Assessor’s Office when
filling out the Authentication/Certification Tax form or from the Motor Vehicle Department.
- Apply for a new title with the Division of Motor Vehicle Office within 30 days of the sale. Application must be made in the
county where the manufactured home is to be located. Present the title (properly assigned) along with the Authentication/Certification
Tax Form and Transfer Declaration form. A copy of the Security Agreement is needed if there is a lien on the Manufactured
Home. There is a $7.20 fee required to transfer the title. Additional fees for sales tax and filing fee may be required.
- The Verification of Application, copy of the front & back of the title and supporting documents must be submitted to the Recording
Department. A minimum fee of $16.00 is collected for this process.
Titling a Manufactured (Mobile) Home with a Manufacturer Statement of Origin (MSO)
The buyer must:
- Fill out a Transfer Declaration form which can be obtained from the Division of Motor Vehicle Office.
- If the Manufactured Home was purchased more than 6 month prior to date of titling obtain an Authentication/Certification of
Manufactured Home Tax Form from the Assessor Office. The County Assessor will fill out the assessed valuation and taxes due.
The County Treasurer will collect the taxes due and sign off on the tax form. This is to ensure that the taxes are paid before
a new title is issued. There is a $10.00 fee for the Authentication/Certification tax form which is collected by the Treasurer.
- Apply for a title with the Division of Motor Vehicle Office within 45 days of the sale. Application must be made in the
county where the Manufactured Home is to be located. Present the Manufacturer Statement of Origin (MSO), Bill of Sale, Dealer
Invoice or Standard Sales Tax Receipt (DR24) and Transfer Declaration form. A copy of the Security Agreement is needed if
there is a lien to be filed on the Manufactured Home. There is a $7.20 fee to transfer the title. Additional fees for sales
tax and filing fee may be required.
- Verification for Application, copy of the front and back of the MSO, the bill of sale, dealer invoice or the DR24 form must
be filed in the Recording Department. A minimum fee of $21.00 will be collected for this process.
Titling a Manufactured (Mobile) Home with an Out of State Title
The buyer must:
- Obtain an Authentication/Certification of Manufactured Home Tax Form atthe Assessor’s Office. The County Assessor will fill out the assessed valuation and taxes due. The County Treasurer will
collect the taxes due and sign off on the tax form. This is to ensure that the taxes are paid before a new title is issued.
There is a $10.00 fee for the Authentication/Certification tax form which is collected by the Treasurer.
- Fill out a Transfer Declaration form listing the household furnishings included in the sale price. This form may be obtained from the Assessor when filling
out the Authentication/Certification Tax form or from the Motor Vehicle Department.
- Apply for a new title with the Division of Motor Vehicle Office within 30 days of the sale. Application must be made in
the county where the manufactured home is to be located. Present the title (properly assigned) along with the Authentication/Certification
Tax Form and Transfer Declaration form. A copy of the Security Agreement is needed if there is a lien on the Manufactured
Home. There is a $7.20 fee required to transfer the title. Additional fees for sales tax and filing fee may be required.
- The Verification of Application, copy of the front & back of the title and supporting documents must be submitted to the
Recording Department. A minimum fee of $16.00 is collected for this process.
When Refinancing a Manufactured (Mobile) Home
The owner must:
- Present the title and security agreement to the Motor Vehicle Department. There is a $7.20 title fee required. An additional
fee to file the lien will be collected.
To Add, Drop or Change a Name on the title of a Manufactured (Mobile) Home
The owner must:
- Present the title (properly assigned), any required supporting documents and Transfer Declaration form to the Motor Vehicle
Department. There is a $7.20 fee required to transfer the title.
If a Manufactured Home has been permanently affixed,destroyed, or a Bond is required contact the Motor Vehicle Department @ 303-795-4500.
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