Manufactured or mobile homes

Last updated on June 21, 2024


Manufactured homes include modular and mobile homes. They are typically built in a factory off-site and then delivered and assembled on-site. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) label provides the specifications the home is built to:

  • Modular homes are built under the A-277 standards
  • Mobile homes are built under the Z-240 standards

In B.C., the sale, transfer or purchase of a manufactured home is only effective if the transaction is registered. This protects a person's investment in a manufactured home.

Register and keep information up to date

The Manufactured Home Registry:

  • Maintains a central register of manufactured home ownership details
  • Controls the movement of manufactured homes in B.C.
  • Improves the security of lenders in financing purchases of manufactured homes
 

Register a manufactured home

Register a new manufactured home, an existing manufactured home that's never been registered before, or re-register a residentially exempted home.

Step 1: Before you register, make sure the manufactured home meets the requirements of the Manufactured Home Act. If you're not sure if your home meets the requirements or you don’t have the minimum supporting documents listed below, contact the Manufactured Home Registry at 1-877-526-1526.

Step 2: Complete an application for Initial Registration of a Manufactured Home.

Please include supporting documentation with your application:

  • For new and used homes:
    • Photos of the CSA decal and the CSA Specification Nameplate label affixed to the home by the Manufacturer
  • For new homes:
    • Copies of the blueprint floor layout and exterior finished view with elevations
  • For older homes:

Note: for urgent registration requests, an optional additional fee of $100.00 may be included with the statutory application fee. To view current processing times, click here

Step 3: Submit the form  and supporting documentations ($50 fee):

  • In person at a Service BC location
  • By mail to the Manufactured Home Registry (include a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance)
    PO BOX 9431 STN PROV GOVT
    Victoria, BC V8W 9V3
  • By courier : 200 - 940 Blanshard, Victoria BC,  V8W 3E6
  • Through a qualified supplier
 

Buy or sell a manufactured home

Update registered information when you buy or sell a manufactured home.


Buying and selling

Make sure the CSA certification label is attached to the manufactured home at the point of sale.

File the original signed and witnessed copies of the following forms:

Submit the documents, plus applicable fees, through a qualified supplier.

Requirements for transfer due to sale or gift:

  • Bill of Sale form is mandatory to submit with original signatures of all owners
  • Provide all owner(s) details in the Notice to Transfer or Change Ownership
  • These forms must be taken to a qualified supplier - lawyer or notary to register the transfer of ownership

If the seller has an enduring power of attorney agreement, or a committee order, in place, then the representative may sign the bill of sale on behalf of the registered homeowner. The power of attorney agreement must be retained on file with the bill of sale.

 

Transfer or change ownership to surviving joint tenant(s)

If a joint tenant passes away, the surviving joint tenant must complete Form 28 - Ownership Transfer or Change and submit it with either the original death certificate or a certified true copy from Vital Statistics and the applicable fee.

You may submit the documents:

  • In person at a Service BC location
  • Through a qualified supplier
  • By mail to the Manufactured Home Registry (include a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance)
    PO BOX 9431 STN PROV GOVT
    Victoria, BC V8W 9V3
  • By courier : 200 - 940 Blanshard, Victoria BC,  V8W 3E6
 

Moving a manufactured home

You must have a permit to move a manufactured home, issued by the Manufactured Home Registry. This ensures the location of your manufactured home is registered accordingly.

You will need original signed copies of the following:

Exceptions to obtaining a tax certificate include:

  • Moving the manufactured home to a different pad within the same park, or
  • Moving the manufactured home from locations on a manufacturer or dealer’s lot

You will receive a transport permit that expires 30 days after the date of issue. The move of the manufactured home must take place at sometime within 30 days of the permit being issued.

NOTES:

Upon leaving B.C., the manufactured home becomes exempt from the Manufactured Home Act.  If the home re-enters B.C., the home must be re-registered under the same Manufactured Home Registration number. See Re-register a manufactured home

A report must be submitted to the Registrar within 3 days if either of the following apply:

(a) The manufactured home is not moved before the transport permit expires, or

(b) The home is permanently moved to a different location than what is specified on the transport permit.

Please register these changes by completing the Register correction form and submitting it to the service provider that issued the transport permit for you or to the Manufactured Home Registry.

If you moved your manufactured home without a permit, complete the Change in Registered Location of a Manufactured Home. Include supporting documents to show that all taxes due at the current registered location have been paid. This may include a letter from the Taxation Authority (Municipality office or Regional District) or a Tax Certificate from Rural Property Tax.  The fee of $25.00 is required.

A manufactured home may be subject to restrictions in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. You are responsible for confirming any such restrictions and you may visit onRouteBC - Home (gov.bc.ca) or contact the Provincial Permit Centre for details.

Submit documents, plus applicable fee:

  • In person at a Service BC location
  • Through a qualified supplier
  • To the Manufactured Home Registry (include a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance)
  • By courier: 200 - 940 Blanshard, Victoria B.C.,  V8W 3E6
  • By mail: PO BOX 9431 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria B.C., V8W 9V3
 

Correct registered information

Corrections may be made for:

  • Updates to reflect correction location for civic and legal land description changes or moves within a Manufactured Home Park (no fee required)
  • Manufacturer ($15 fee)
  • Make/model ($15 fee)
  • Serial number ($15 fee)
  • Year manufactured ($15 fee)
  • CSA number ($15 fee)

If manufactured home information has been registered incorrectly, complete the Application to Correct the Manufactured Home Registry. Submit the completed application (plus applicable fee):

  • In person at a Service BC location
  • By mail to the Manufactured Home Registry (include a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance)
    PO BOX 9431 STN PROV GOVT
    Victoria, BC V8W 9V3
  • Through a qualified supplier
  • By courier : 200 - 940 Blanshard, Victoria BC,  V8W 3E6
 

Requirements of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) label

The manufacturer attaches a CSA label to each manufactured home. The CSA label is a small decal that:

  • Displays the A-277 series for modular homes or the Z-240 series for mobile homes
  • Contains a unique identifier number specific to the home
  • Can usually be found on the exterior of the home near the front door or on the electrical panel inside the home

The CSA label is different than the manufacturer’s specification nameplate label that's usually found inside a kitchen cupboard. This label provides the make, model and serial number along with other specifications for the home. CSA and manufacturer labels should never be removed or covered over.

CSA homes must be registered when the intended use is for residential purposes. The home:

  • May not be sold unless it has the original and legible CSA decal attached on the home
  • Must not be compromised from its original specifications without proper permits to do so

According to the Safety Standards Act:

If a CSA certificate label is removed or lost, the home must be re-certified. Technical Safety BC will have a licensed electrical contractor inspect the home’s wiring to make sure it meets safety standards. An electrical approval label is prepared and can be used in lieu of a CSA label to list the manufactured home for sale. Contact Technical Safety BC at 1 866 566-7233 for more information.

 

Register a residential or non-residential exemption


Non-residential exemptions

Non-residential exemptions are required when a manufactured home is destroyed (e.g. in a fire), dismantled or used for non-residential purposes (e.g. storage or office space).

The registered owner must complete a Non-residential Exemption form and submit it along with and supporting documents:

  • In person at a Service BC location
  • By mail to the Manufactured Home Registry (include a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance)
    PO BOX 9431 STN PROV GOVT
    Victoria, BC V8W 9V3
  • Through a qualified supplier
  • By courier : 200 - 940 Blanshard, Victoria BC,  V8W 3E6

A verification statement for exemption status changes will be issued upon request. No fee applies.

If the home has been sold with the land and the seller cannot be found to sign the transfer documents, or the registered owner of the home is deceased, contact BC Registries for assistance: 1-877-526-1526 or 250-387-7848.

Residential exemptions are made when a manufactured home is located on private property.  


Residential exemptions

Under section 21 of the Manufactured Home Act, the registered owner(s) may request the manufactured home is exempt from all provisions of the Manufactured Home Act except section 32. Residential exemptions may be granted when a manufactured home is located on private property and is deemed or will be permanently attached to the land. The registered homeowner must be a registered land title holder or leaseholder of the land for 3 years or more, to make this declaration. You will require a current dated land title search or proof of registered lease agreement, to accompany this application.

NOTE: You must have consent from any party that holds a security interest registered in the Personal Property Registry under teh Personal Property Security Act.

For further information on Residential Exemptions refer to the Manufactured Home Regulations Section 5.

Complete an Application for Residential Exemption and submit it through a qualified supplier


 

Re-register a manufactured home

If a residential exemption no longer applies to a manufactured home, the home must be re-registered.

You will need the following:

  • A Land Title Office search no older than two weeks
  • If a lien appears on the Land Title Office search, a letter of consent is required from the secured party/parties (a faxed or photocopied letter of consent is acceptable)
  • A completed Application for Initial Registration of a Manufactured Home

Submit your documents, plus applicable fee:

  • In person at a Service BC location
  • By mail to the Manufactured Home Registry (include a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance)
    PO BOX 9431 STN PROV GOVT
    Victoria, BC V8W 9V3
  • Through a qualified supplier
  • By courier : 200 - 940 Blanshard, Victoria BC,  V8W 3E6
 

Forms and fees

Fees are set out in Schedule 1 of the Manufactured Home Regulation.

Priority service (1 to 2 business days) is available for a $100 fee (plus the regular filing fee).

FORMS
FORM 13 MHR (PDF) Registered Location Change – for location changes where no transport permit was issued (Replaces REG713 Change in Registered Location) $25
FORM 26 MHR (PDF) Transportation Application – permits issued valid for 30 days (Replaces REG726 Transport a Manufactured Home) $25
FORM 27 MHR (PDF) Initial Registration of a Manufactured Home – for homes never before registered or for re-registration of exempted homes (Replaces REG727 Initial Registration of a Manufactured Home) $50
FORM 28 MHR (PDF) Ownership Transfer or Change - additional documents may be required (Replaces REG728 Notice to Transfer or Change Ownership) $50
FORM 30 MHR (PDF) Bill of Sale - must be accompanied by Form 28 Ownership Transfer or Change (Replaces REG730 Bill of Sale) No fee
FORM 32 MHR (PDF) Residential Exemption – for homes deemed attached to the land (Replaces REG732 Residential Exemption) $50
FORM 35 MHR (PDF) Register Correction - for location updates and home description corrections.  No fee for location corrections (Replaces REG735 Register Correction) $0 / $15
FORM 45 MHR (PDF) Decal Replacement – for Province of B.C. Manufactured Home Registration number decals (Replaces REG745 Decal Replacement) $10
FORM 59 MHR (PDF) Non-Residential Exemption – for homes that are no longer deemed livable (Replaces REG759 Non-Residential Exemption) No fee
FORM 62 MHR (PDF) Application to Register a Notice - NEW (i.e. Notice of Caution, Tax Notices) (Replaces REG762 Application to Register a Notice for a Manufactured Home) See chart below for fees
AFFIDAVITS
FORM 02 MHR (PDF) Affidavit of Executor (Replaces REG702 Affidavit of Executor) $50
FORM 50 MHR (PDF) Affidavit of Repossession - Involuntary (Replaces REG750A Affidavit of Repossession - Involuntary) $50
FORM 51 MHR (PDF) Affidavit of Repossession - Voluntary (Replaces REG750B Affidavit of Repossession - Voluntary) $50
FORM 56 MHR (PDF) Affidavit of Abandonment & Sale of Manufactured Home (Replaces REG756 Affidavit of Abandonment & Sale of Manufactured Home) $50
DATABASE SEARCH SERVICES
Manufactured Home Search Fees  
Searches conducted by government staff  
Manufactured Home search $10
Manufactured Home search combined with Personal Property Registry lien search $15
Searches conducted online by clients  
Manufactured Home search                   $7 + service fee
Manufactured Home search combined with Personal Property Registry lien search $12 + service fee
OTHER
Copies extra $0.50 per page
Caution Notice $20
Tax Sale Notice No Fee
Service Fee $1.50
 

Use BC Registries and Online Services

The new BC Registry application now provides online access to Manufactured Home Search including the combined search functionality to select a lien search on the home (pulled from the Personal Property Registry), for an additional fee. You can set up an account using these training resources. Refer to this MH Search quick reference guide (PDF, 844KB) on how to conduct a manufactured home search in the BC Registries and Online Services application.

 

Search for manufactured home records or liens

BC Registries maintains a record of the registered owner, location and description for manufactured homes in B.C.

Search for manufactured home records or complete a combined search of a Manufactured Home and any Personal Property Registry liens or encumbrances against that manufactured home. 

Searches may be conducted online through a Premium BC Registry account, mailed to BC Registries staff, completed in person at a Service BC location, or submitted through a Qualified Supplier.

Search Online

  • Create a premium BC Registry account through the BC Registry application and choose ‘Manufactured Home Registry’ from the products and services list

  • Refer to these user guides for how to create a new account and how to complete a manufactured home search here.

By mail to BC Registries. Requests should include:

  • As much information as you have about the manufactured home (e.g. registration number, owner's name, location)

  • If you want to search the Manufactured Home Registry only ($10.00) or request a combined Manufactured Home and Personal Property Registry search ($15.00)

  • Your name and full return mailing address

  • A contact phone number and/or email address.

  • Payment in the form of a cheque (payable to the Minister of Finance) or money order to:

BC Registry Services
Attn: Manufactured Home Registry Services
PO BOX 9431 STN PROV GOVT

Victoria, BC V8W 9V3

In person through Service BC. You should bring:
  • All information you have about the manufactured home (e.g. registration number, owner’s name, location) 

  • Refer to these  Service BC locations

Through a qualified supplier

Use a qualified supplier

Qualified suppliers are lawyers and notaries, home manufacturers, home dealers, and other service providers who are approved by the Manufactured Home Registry to submit forms on behalf of clients for a fee. Ask your current service provider if they are a qualified supplier.

Apply to become a qualified supplier:

 

Lawyers and Notaries

Lawyers and notaries may apply to access the following restricted Manufactured Home transactions:

  • Transfer due to sale or gift, transfer to surviving joint tenant(s)
  • Residential exemptions
  • Transport permits

Lawyers and notaries may apply if they:

  • Have a premium BC Registry account with the Manufactured Home Registry product/service added
  • Have a practicing member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia, or a practicing member in good standing of the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia
  • Are prepared to store filed documents such as the bill of sale and signed forms for 7 years and provide a copy or certified copy of these documents, at the fee levels set by the registrar, upon request within 7 days

To apply:

  • Log on to the BC Registry application, then open the Manufactured Home Registry (MHR)
  • Click on 'Request MHR Qualified Supplier Access'
  • Select Qualified Supplier - Lawyers and Notaries as the access type
  • Provide Qualified Supplier information and accept the updated Qualified Supplier agreement

You may refer to this user guide for help with completing your request for qualified supplier access.

Applicants will receive an email when their request has been reviewed. If approved, additional functions will be added to your account. Note: This additional access to MHR will be available to all team members on the account.

 

Home Manufacturers

Manufacturers may apply to access the following Manufactured Home transactions:

  • Initial registrations
  • Transfer (restricted to the initial sale of a manufactured home the manufacturer owns)
  • Transport permits on a home that is currently stored in your manufacturer’s lot

Manufacturers may apply of they:

  • Have a premium BC Registry account
  • Build homes that are CSA approved (Z240 or A277)
  • Carry comprehensive general liability coverage equal to or greater than $2,000,000
  • Are registered to conduct business in B.C.
  • Are prepared to store filed documents such as the bill of sale and signed forms for 7 years and provide a copy or certified copy of these documents, at the fee levels set by the registrar, upon request within 7 days

To apply:

  • Log on to the BC Registry application, then open the Manufactured Home Registry
  • Click on 'Request MHR Qualified Supplier access'
  • Select Qualified Supplier - Home Manufacturers as the access type
  • Provide Qualified Supplier information and accept the updated Qualified Supplier agreement

You may refer to this user guide for help with completing your request for qualified supplier access.

Applicants will receive an email when their request has been reviewed. If approved, additional functions will be added to your account. Note: This additional access will be available to all team members on the account.

 

Manufactured Home Dealers

Manufactured home dealers may apply to access the following restricted Manufactured Home transaction:

  • Transport permits on a home that is stored on your dealer lot (restricted to initial move where no tax certificate is required)

Manufactured home dealers can apply of they:

  • Have a premium BC Registry account
  • Carry comprehensive general liability coverage equal to or greater than $2,000,000
  • Are registered to conduct business in B.C.
  • Are prepared to store filed documents such as the signed forms for 7 years and provide a copy or certified copy of these documents, at the fee levels set by the registrar, upon request within 7 days

To apply:

  • Log on to the BC Registry Manufactured Home Registry
  • Click on 'Request MHR Qualified Supplier Access'
  • Select 'Qualified Supplier - Home Dealers' as the access type
  • Provide Qualified Supplier information and accept the updated Qualified Supplier agreement

You may refer to this user guide for help with completing your request for qualified supplier access.

Applicants will receive an email when their request has been reviewed. If approved, additional functions will be added to your account. Note: This additional access will be available to all team members on the account.

 

Other professionals and the general service providers

Professionals with knowledge of Manufactured Homes can apply to access the following restricted Manufactured Home transactions for the purpose of providing services to a third party:

  • Transport permits
  • Transfer due to sale or gift
  • Transfer to surviving joint tenant(s)
  • Residential exemptions

Apply if you:

  • Have a premium BC Registry account
  • Have an understanding of the Manufactured Home Act, regulations, and procedures related to the filing of documents online
  • Carry comprehensive general liability coverage equal to or greater than $2,000,000
  • Are registered to conduct business in B.C.
  • Are prepared to store filed documents such as the bill of sale and signed forms for 7 years and provide a copy or certified copy of these documents, at the fee levels set by the registrar, upon request within 7 days

To apply:

By mail:
PO BOX 9431 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9V3

By courier:
200 - 940 Blanshard St
Victoria BC V8W 3E6

You will be notified by email if your application is successful within 2 weeks of receiving the application. Once you've been approved, you must mail or email the complete signed agreement to BC Registries.

BC Registries will grant the additional access after reviewing the application. Note: All team members on the account will see the additional MHR functions available

 

Ask for help

Contact the BC Registries helpdesk for help Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The registry does not provide business or legal advice.

Email: BCRegistries@gov.bc.ca
Toll free: 1-877-526-1526
Victoria: 250-387-7848

Support with forms and documents

For additional support with BC Registries filings, visit a Service BC location or call 1-877-370-1033 or visit Support with BC Registries filings for your service options. Please note that Service BC does not provide legal or financial advice.