Mobile Home Tax
BASIC INFORMATION FOR TRANSFERRING MOBILE HOMES:
To transfer a mobile home in Ohio, you need to:
Whomever is selling the mobile home must have their signature on the back of the title notarized!
First, pay any outstanding property taxes at the Treasurer’s office- the Treasurer’s Office will stamp the title.
Second, then take the title to the Auditor’s office to have the conveyance fee paid and the title transferred and stamped.
Finally, visit the Title office to receive a new title with the new owner’s name.
Essentially, this involves completeling the assignment of ownership on the back of the the existing title, paying necessary fees, and getting the title stamped by the appropriate offices to reflect the transfer.
Key steps:
* PAY TAXES:
Bring the current mobile home title to the County Treasurer’s office to pay all outstanding property taxes. They will stamp the title to indicate full payment.
* COMPLETE CONVEYANCE FORM:
Take the stamped title to the County Auditor’s Office and complete a conveyance form. You will also pay the conveyance fee which is typically calculated based on the sale price.
* TRANSFER TITLE:
The Auditor’s office will then officially transfer the title to the new owner by stamping the title.
* OBTAIN NEW TITLE:
With the transferred title, visit the Title office to receive a new Certificate of Title with the new owner’s name.
Important points to remember:
* SELLER RESPONSIBILITY:
The seller must complete the assignment of ownership section on the back of the title, including the buyer’s information and the sale price.
* LIEN CHECKS:
Ensure there are no active liens on the mobile home before transferring the title.
* NOTARIZATION:
The assignment of ownership may need to be notarized, if purchased in Ohio.