Serial number
The manufacturer’s unique identifier for the home, stamped into the front cross-member of the steel frame and printed on the data plate and title. Multi-section homes carry one number with a letter suffix per section.
Also called: VIN, Serial ID number
A manufactured home's serial number is the manufacturer's own identifier for the home, assigned in the factory. It appears on the data plate, on the title, and on any loan, insurance or tax record for the home. Titles and carrier forms often call it the VIN.
Federal rules (24 CFR 3280.6) require it to be stamped into the front cross-member of the steel frame and never into the removable hitch. On a multi-section home each section has its own stamp, usually the same base number with a letter suffix such as A and B.
The stamp can be hard to reach once skirting or a foundation is in place, so the data plate is usually the easier source. Most modular homes have no steel frame, so the serial number appears only on the data plate. If you cannot find the number, Maya's quote form lets you leave it blank.
Common questions
Where is the serial number on a mobile home?
Stamped into the front cross-member of the steel frame, at the hitch end, and printed on the data plate inside the home. The title and any past insurance policy will also show it.
Is the serial number the same as the HUD label number?
No. The serial number comes from the manufacturer and is stamped into the frame. The HUD label number is on the red metal tag on the outside of each section. The data plate lists both.
Do I need the serial number to get an insurance quote?
Usually not to get a quote. Some carriers ask for it later, before a policy is issued, and it is needed to request a label verification letter or a title search.
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