How to Replace a Lost Mobile Home Title in Florida

You’re ready to sell, you open your filing cabinet, and… it’s gone. The title is missing.

In Florida, you cannot sell a mobile home without the physical paper title (unless it’s an electronic title held by the state, but you still need to transfer it).

The “Form 82101” Process

To replace a lost title, you must file Form 82101 (Application for Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home or Vessel Title Certificate).

1. Fill out the form with your VIN and personal info.
2. Pay the fee ($75.25 for fast title, or standard fees for mail-in).
3. Wait. (Mail-in can take weeks).

The Double-Wide Trouble

If you have a double-wide, you have two titles. If you lost both, you need to file two applications and pay two fees.

Can I sell without it?

Technically, no. The new buyer cannot register the home without it. However, professional buyers can help you speed this up.

How we help: If you sell to Sun Ray Mobile Homes, we can often:

1. Have you sign a “Power of Attorney” for the title work.
2. We apply for the duplicate title during the transfer process.
3. We advance the cost of the duplicate title fees from the purchase price.

Don’t let a piece of paper stop your sale.