Information Required to Register a Manufactured Home
Manufactured homes are governed according to the Code of Alabama 1975, Title 40 Chapter 12, and Section 255. Manufactured homes must be registered within 30 days of purchase or coming into the State of Alabama. In Butler County, Manufactured Homes are registered in the Revenue Commissioner’s Office.
The following information is required to register a manufactured home:
New Manufactured Homes
- Bill of Sale showing Sales Tax Collected
- Alabama Certificate of Title Application
Used Manufactured Home from Dealer
- Bill of Sale showing Sales Tax Collected
- Alabama Certificate of Title Application (1990 and newer)
Manufactured Home Purchased from Individual
- Bill of Sale
- Certificate of Title signed by Seller & Purchaser
- Receipt of Sales Tax Paid from Probate Office
Owner Relocating Manufactured Home
- Moving from out of state: Certificate of Title, Current Registration
- Moving from another Alabama County: Alabama Certificate of Title, Current Registration, Move Permit
Sales Tax on Manufactured Homes
In order for a Manufactured Home to be registered, purchaser must provide proof that Sales Tax has been collected and if applicable, an Alabama Certificate of Title Application. As proof, the Revenue Commissioner's Office will accept: Bill of Sale from Licensed Dealer showing Tax Collected or a receipt from the Probate Office showing Tax Collected. The Probate Office also prepares applications for Alabama Certificate of Title. Contact the Probate Office at (334) 382-3512 should you have questions about Sales Tax or applying for a Certificate of Title on a Manufactured Home.
Registration
If the Manufactured Home and land are titled in the same name, and will be occupied the by owner as his/her home, the Manufactured Home will be assessed as real property and Homestead may apply. An Ad Valorem decal will be issued when the property taxes are paid each year. (October 1st thru December 31st)
If a Manufactured Home is placed on land not owned by the manufactured home owner, then it is registered in our Registration Program. The decal for this type registration is renewed from October 1st thru November 30th each year. Delinquent fees will apply December 1st.
Failure to register, renew or display decal will result in a citation with penalties.
Move Permit
Move Permits may be purchased from the Revenue Commission Office for $10. You are required by law to present a permit before registering your Manufactured Home in another County. Registration must be current for permit to be issued.
