How to Apply Riverside County Mobile Home Tax Clearance Certificate

If you’re buying, selling, or transferring ownership of a mobile home in Riverside County, California, you’ll likely need a Mobile Home Tax Clearance Certificate.

The mobile home tax clearance certificate confirms all property taxes are paid and is required for title transfers through the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Below, you’ll find a step by step guide for applying online and offline, plus answers to common questions. Before to apply, you must gather below required documents to request

• Copy of the title search from Housing and Community Development, or
• Copy of the pink slip, or
• Copy of the last registration certificate on the mobile home, or
• If the transfer is due to death, a copy of the death certificate

How to Apply Riverside County Mobile Home Tax Clearance Certificate Online

1. Go to the Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s online portal at https://ca-riverside-ttc.publicaccessnow.com/Home.aspx
2. Click on Mobile home tax clearance certificate option.
3. Tap on Click here at the last second point to search by PIN Number or with address, If the mobilehome is currently registered within Riverside County.
   • Once you locate your mobile home, click the Manufactured home certificate button in the account information section to access the application form.
   • Complete the Online Request Form > Submit > Pay Dues
4. If the mobile home not registered, then tap on Click HERE buttonto open online Mobilehome tax clearance certificate request form.
5. Enter all required information, including:
   • Your name and mailing address
   • Escrow officer’s information (if applicable)
   • Phone number and email address
   • Details from your current registration: PIN number, license/decal number, VIN/serial number, year, and make
   • Seller’s (current owner’s) name and address as shown on the state title
   • Buyer’s (new owner’s) name and address as you want the new title to read
   • Home location and, if applicable, details about a move
6. Upload a copy of one of the following:
   • Title search from Housing and Community Development
   • Pink slip (certificate of ownership)
   • Last registration certificate for the mobile home
   • If the transfer is due to death, a copy of the death certificate
7. Review your information for accuracy and completeness.
8. Submit the form online and receive confirmation of your request.
9. The Tax Collector’s office will review your submission and perform a tax roll search.
10. You will be notified of any taxes due and given instructions for payment (note: cashier’s check or escrow check is required for immediate processing, personal checks will result in a 30-day hold).
11. Once your payment is received and processed, your Mobile Home Tax Clearance Certificate will be mailed to the address you provided.

The above steps ensure that even if your mobile home isn’t already in the Riverside County system, you can still apply for your tax clearance certificate online quickly and efficiently.

How to Apply Offline (Mail or In-Person)

1. Fill and Download the Mobilehome Tax Clearance Certificate Request form available at https://ca-riverside-ttc.publicaccessnow.com/E-FormsLibrary/Viewer.aspx?t=2
2. Send your completed form and documents to: Riverside County Treasurer
   Attn: Mobilehomes
   P.O. Box 12005
   Riverside, CA 92502-2205.
3. You may also email documents to [email protected] if instructed by the office.
4. Processing times range from one to four weeks.
5. You will receive a notice of any taxes due and payment instructions.
6. Pay any outstanding taxes by cashier’s check or escrow check.
7. Personal checks will delay processing by 30 days.
8. The Tax Collector will mail your Tax Clearance Certificate once payment is processed.

If you need help with the search or form, you can contact the Riverside County Treasurer’s office directly.

For a full overview of the property tax search process, see Riverside County Property Tax Search, and for payment steps, visit Riverside County Property Tax Payment Steps.

How long does it take to process mobile home tax clearance certificate?

Processing usually takes 15 business days, but can take up to four weeks during busy times.

Do mobile home tax clearance certificate expire?

Yes, they expire 60 days after issuance. If yours expires, you must reapply.