Can You Re-title a Mobile Home That Was Converted to Real Property?

What to Know If You’re Considering a Mobile Home Detachment or Sale

Many mobile homeowners in South Carolina and North Carolina go through the process of de-titling their mobile home—especially when it’s affixed to land and treated as real property. But what happens if circumstances change?

Maybe you’re selling the land separately. Maybe the home needs to be removed for redevelopment. Or maybe you inherited the property and aren’t quite sure what’s involved. In these cases, you might find yourself asking: Can I re-title this home and sell it separately?

The answer is often yes—but it’s not always simple.

A permanently affixed singlewide mobile home with brick skirting—typical of de-titled homes classified as real property in South Carolina or North Carolina.

Why Re-titling Even Comes Up

When a mobile home is de-titled, the title issued by the DMV is surrendered, and the home is legally merged with the land as “real property.” But when a landowner decides to sell the land and remove the home—or simply separate the two for tax or legal reasons—re-titling is often required to put the mobile home back into a form that can be transferred, moved, or sold independently.

This can happen when:

• A buyer only wants the land, not the home

• The mobile home needs to be removed for redevelopment

• You inherited a de-titled home and want to sell it

• The mobile home was never officially re-titled after a change in ownership

We’ve seen it happen in all kinds of scenarios—and each one brings its own level of complexity.

Re-titling Isn’t Just a Form—It’s a Process

While every situation is unique, one thing is consistent: re-titling involves a multi-step legal process that goes beyond simply filling out paperwork. It may include:

• Legal affidavits prepared by an attorney

• A severance affidavit filed at the county level

• DMV forms, fees, and verification steps

• Coordination between the Register of Deeds and the DMV

Some counties are more familiar with the process than others. Some mobile homes have underlying title or lien issues that need to be cleared first. And many property owners simply don’t know where to start.

That’s Where We Come In

At Mobile Home Dealz, LLC, we specialize in helping property owners navigate situations just like this. We’ve worked with homeowners, realtors, and developers across South Carolina and North Carolina to:

• Re-title previously de-titled mobile homes

• Coordinate legal documents and filings

• Remove and resell mobile homes that no longer serve the land

We don’t offer legal services—but we do know what steps need to happen, who to speak to, and how to get the ball rolling. And in many cases, we’re able to make a purchase offer that includes the title work—so sellers can move forward without the hassle.

Thinking About Re-titling or Detaching a Mobile Home?

You don’t have to figure it out alone—and you definitely don’t have to go in circles with county offices or the DMV. If you’re thinking about re-titling your mobile home, or exploring whether it can be removed and sold separately, we’re happy to walk you through your options.

We’re not here to give legal advice—but we are here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and no pressure.

Contact Mobile Home Dealz, LLC today for guidance or a no-obligation offer.

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