Do both the buyer and seller need to be present to sign?

Both parties must sign the Statement of Ownership application, though they do not need to be present at the same time or place — each can sign in front of a notary separately.

Can I sign over a mobile home title with just a bill of sale?

No. A bill of sale alone does not transfer legal ownership. You must also complete and notarize the TDHCA Statement of Ownership application.

What happens immediately after both parties sign?

The notarized application, along with supporting documents, is submitted to TDHCA for processing, which typically takes 4–6 weeks.

How Do You Sign Over a Mobile Home Title in Texas?

To sign over a mobile home title in Texas, both the seller and the buyer must sign the TDHCA Statement of Ownership application in front of a licensed notary — a signature alone on the back of the title, like you might do with a car, is not sufficient.

Step-by-Step: Signing Over a Mobile Home Title

Complete the Statement of Ownership application — fill in the buyer's and seller's information exactly as it appears on their IDs

Gather the current title and supporting documents — the existing Statement of Ownership, bill of sale, and lien release if applicable

Sign in front of a notary — the seller signs releasing ownership, and the buyer signs accepting it. Both must present valid photo ID matching the names on the form

Submit the notarized application to TDHCA — by mail or through an authorized title transfer service

Wait for TDHCA processing — typically 4–6 weeks for a complete application

Do Both Parties Need to Sign at the Same Time?

No. The buyer and seller do not need to be in the same room, or even the same city, to sign. Each can visit a notary separately — which is especially useful when a buyer and seller live far apart, or when a family member signing over a home to a relative lives out of state.

What If the Seller Has Passed Away?

If the person listed on the title has died, their signature obviously can't be obtained. In that case, the transfer instead requires a death certificate and heir documentation rather than a standard signed release — a different process than a routine sign-over.

Common Mistakes When Signing Over a Title

•Signing without a notary present — this is legally invalid and TDHCA will reject the application

•A name that doesn't match the ID exactly — even a middle initial discrepancy can trigger a rejection

•Forgetting to address an existing lien — a lien must be released before the signature and transfer will be accepted

Eleven Processing & Consulting LLC in Kyle, TX notarizes and prepares mobile home title sign-overs regularly — see our notary services or read the full mobile home title transfer guide for Texas for the complete process.

Ready to sign over your title correctly? Contact us to schedule your notary appointment.