If you can't get the title for the a manufactured home, then you can't do anything with the home, and there's no documentation that you actually own it.
A freestanding mobile home used as a single-family residence can only be placed on A-1, Agricultural zoned property, must be placed on a permanent foundation on an individual lot or parcel, and shall be permitted in all agricultural zoning districts to the same extent and subject to the same standards and conditions as ...
DMV's electronic titling program is a secure online method that electronically transfers a vehicle's ownership from Virginia residents to buyers titling a vehicle in Virginia. If you qualify, you can transfer ownership and register a motor vehicle without visiting a customer service center or mailing documents to DMV.
To transfer a vehicle title in Virginia, you typically need the original vehicle title, a vehicle bill of sale, identification, the Application for Title and Registration (Form VSA 17A), any lien release if applicable, and an odometer disclosure statement for vehicles under 10 years old.
Virginia law requires a notary to affix a seal or stamp on every document they notarize. The law specifies that the seal/stamp be sharp, legible, permanent and photographically reproducible.
Currently, Virginia does not mandate the seller's signature to be notarized. While a notarized title document is optional, confirming it with a notary can still provide additional safeguards.
Yes, you must comply with the International Residential Code (IRC) & the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) as Clarke County follows the regulations & laws set in place. This means your tiny house should be no more than 400 square feet & needs a minimum ceiling height of 6'8”.
Ownership may be transferred by preparation of a new deed, which has been properly signed. The new deed must be recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office where the real estate is located.
A: Under Virginia law, if a mobile home is not attached to the land in some way (like a foundation) it is not considered real property.