Home Title transfer
Louisiana mobile home title transfer
Short answer: To title a used mobile home that stays movable property, Louisiana OMV wants form DPSMV 1799, the current title assigned before a notary (with any lien released), and an original notarized bill of sale or invoice that shows the price and a full description of the home. OMV lists a $68.50 title fee and an $8 handling fee; a local fee of up to $6 may also apply, and sales or use tax is based on where the home will sit (Louisiana OMV, Used Title & Registration). If you declare the home immovable, OMV does not issue a Louisiana title (Louisiana OMV, Mobile Home Immobilization).
Fees OMV lists for a used title
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $68.50 |
| Handling fee | $8.00 |
| Local fee | Up to $6.00, if it applies |
| Lien recordation (UCC-1) | $15.00, if you record a UCC-1 |
| Lien recordation (other security agreement) | $10.00, if it applies |
| Sales or use tax | Based on the domicile of the vehicle and the sale price |
Fee list from Louisiana OMV, Used Title & Registration. Confirm current amounts with OMV before you file.
Documents to bring
- Completed vehicle application form DPSMV 1799
- Current certificate of title assigned before a notary by the seller to the buyer, with any lien properly released
- Original notarized bill of sale or invoice with the actual price and a full description of the home (a separate bill of sale is not required if the selling price is on the title assignment)
- UCC-1 or other security agreement if a lien is being recorded
- If you also want a plate: a copy of each owner’s photo ID and proof of liability insurance, unless a licensed dealer is submitting the transfer
OMV says the file can be mailed or delivered to OMV Headquarters, processed in an OMV office, or handled at a Public Tag Agent (Louisiana OMV, Used Title & Registration).
When the home will stay on the land
Some owners record an Authentic Act of Immobilization so the factory-built home is treated as immovable property. OMV’s immobilization page says those homes are not issued a Louisiana certificate of title. You still submit the original title or manufacturer’s certificate of origin, a bill of sale, the Authentic Act of Immobilization, form DPSMV 1799, and any applicable sales or use tax and handling fees. OMV notes that sales and use tax on immobilization is assessed only on new factory-built homes (Louisiana OMV, Mobile Home Immobilization).
How this ties to a move
DOTD’s haul rules require a valid Louisiana registration certificate for a mobile home moved from a Louisiana starting point (Louisiana DOTD, Regulations for Trucks, Vehicles and Loads (2026)). Title problems and unpaid liens show up at the worst time if you wait until the truck is booked. Finish the OMV file, or confirm the seller can assign a clean title, before you lock a move date. The permits page covers the trip permit and Lafayette Parish placement rules. The timeline page covers how long the physical move usually takes.
Checklist before you go to OMV
- Seller’s name on the title matches the person signing the assignment
- Any lien release is in hand
- Bill of sale (or title assignment) shows the sale price on the paperwork
- DPSMV 1799 is filled out
- You know whether the home will stay titled or be immobilized
- You have a payment method for the title fee, handling fee and tax
Quick answers
How much does it cost to transfer a mobile home title in Louisiana?
Louisiana OMV lists a $68.50 title fee and an $8 handling fee for used vehicle titling. A local fee of up to $6 may also apply. Sales or use tax depends on the parish (Louisiana OMV, Used Title & Registration).
What documents do I need?
OMV asks for a completed DPSMV 1799, the current title assigned before a notary (with any lien released), and an original notarized bill of sale or invoice with the price and full description (Louisiana OMV, Used Title & Registration).
What if the home will stay permanently on the land?
Louisiana OMV says a factory-built home declared immovable is not issued a Louisiana title. You still remit sales and use tax to OMV when it applies, with an Authentic Act of Immobilization and form DPSMV 1799 (Louisiana OMV, Mobile Home Immobilization).
Can I title a used mobile home online?
OMV’s used-title page says the file has to be mailed or delivered to OMV Headquarters, an OMV office or a Public Tag Agent. It does not offer a fully online used-title filing on that page (Louisiana OMV, Used Title & Registration).
Do I need the title before the home can be moved?
DOTD requires a valid Louisiana registration certificate for a home moved from a Louisiana origin (Louisiana DOTD, Regulations for Trucks, Vehicles and Loads (2026)). Title and registration problems are worth fixing before move day, not after the truck is loaded.
Who handles the title transfer, the buyer or the mover?
Title work is between the buyer, the seller and OMV (or a Public Tag Agent). The mover handles the haul permit and the physical move. Keep those jobs separate in your plan.
This page is a plain summary of OMV’s published steps, not legal advice. OMV and your parish tax office have the final word on your file.
Sources: Louisiana OMV, Used Title & Registration; Louisiana OMV, Mobile Home Immobilization; Louisiana DOTD, Regulations for Trucks, Vehicles and Loads (2026).
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