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i live in michigan i bought older mobile home ,i cant find serial number anywhere. when i was under home i noticed the beams that go across are not solid,they have crossbars shaped as an X. I think my home was made before 1976. would it still have the serial no. etched into the frame somewhere. im trying to get weatherized ,but without a title, the state of mich. will not help me.can you advise or point me to the right steps or people who can help me. thankyou

The typical place to find serial numbers is the front bumper. If you are standing looking at hitch end of the home it would be on your right.




For many homes that were built prior to 1976 you can find the number stamped into the main I beam under the home, near the hitch end. As you homes has been around a while the numbers may not be easily seen. You may need to sand off years of oxidation rust.

The serial number may also be found on old insurance documents or through a search of building permits by your local building and health department from the time of the original installation.

David Oxhandler
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