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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2Ch. 8Art. 4§ 18103 Transfer Without Registration Card

§ 18103 Transfer Without Registration Card

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§ 18103 Transfer Without Registration Card

Key Takeaways

  • •If you're selling a mobile home or similar and don't have the registration card because it's with the DMV for renewal, you can still transfer ownership.
  • •You need to show the signed title and a temporary receipt with details like the registration decal number and serial number.
  • •You must pay the renewal fees to complete the transfer.

Example

You sell your mobile home, but the registration card is at the DMV for renewal.

You can still transfer ownership by showing the signed title, a temporary receipt with the mobile home's details, and paying the renewal fees.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 18103 Transfer Without Registration Card

Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of registration of a manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home to a new registered or legal owner and the applicant is unable to present the registration card issued for the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home because it is in the possession of the department upon an application for renewal of registration, the department may transfer the registration of the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home upon production of the properly endorsed certificate of title to the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home and a temporary receipt, on a form prescribed by the department containing any information that the department deems necessary, including, but not limited to, the registration decal number assigned to the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home and the serial number of the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home and accompanied by the amount of fees for renewal of the registration. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1467, Sec. 28. Effective October 2, 1985.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

registrationownershippossessionapplicationeffective octoberproductioninformation

Related Statutes

  • § 18100 Mobile Home Registration Update
  • § 18102.5 Transfer Without Title Certificate
  • § 18089 Conditional Mobile Home Registration
  • § 18091 Vehicle Title Certificate Requirements
  • § 18091.5 Manufactured Home Registration Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 18103.
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