How to Fill Out Form 5312

Form 5312 at a glance

What it is: Form 5312 is the Affidavit of Affixation.

Who signs: Affiant's Signature and Printed or Typed Name of Affiant.

A filled-in Form 5312 example: an owner fills in the home and real estate details

Form 5312 example filled out, example: an owner fills in the home and real estate details
Dana Example owns a manufactured home and files the Affidavit of Affixation. Dana is the homeowner and fills the home and real estate details on page 1 of 3. The picture shows page 1 only, and every value in it is made up. Dana is the Grantor and the homeowner, and the home is New, not Used. Nothing goes in the lessor, ownership document, designated agent, lienholder or affiant boxes because they are on pages 2 and 3, outside the picture.

How to fill out Form 5312, box by box

Name, address and date on page 1

Form 5312 example filled out, name, address and date on page 1

Enter the Grantor or Grantee, the Date (MM/DD/YYYY), the Name of Manufactured Homeowner, and the Street Address Where the Manufactured Home is or will be Located with City, State and Zip.

Home Information

Form 5312 example filled out, home Information

Under Home Information, enter the Manufacturer Name, the Manufacturer's Serial Number of the Manufactured Home, mark the Home is box that applies, and enter the Model Year, Make, Model Name and Dimensions of the Home.

Real Estate Information

Form 5312 example filled out, real Estate Information

Under Real Estate Information, enter the Legal Description of Real Estate (Attach a separate exhibit if more space is needed).

Owner or lessor of the real estate

Form 5312 example filled out, owner or lessor of the real estate

Place initials in applicable boxes: I am the owner of the real estate described in this affidavit; or, I am in possession of the real estate under the terms of a lease in recordable form that has a term that continues for at least 20 years after the date of execution of this affidavit. If you have initialed the lease box, the Lessor must complete the Consent of Lessor section.

Ownership document

Form 5312 example filled out, ownership document

Place your initials in the box that applies to the type of ownership document currently in your possession. If you do not possess an ownership document, indicate so in the appropriate area provided.

If you possess a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO): the manufactured home is currently covered by a MCO or MSO and you are surrendering the original MCO or MSO. Provide the Manufacturer's Serial Number and the MCO or MSO Issue Date (MM/DD/YYYY). The original MCO or MSO must be surrendered to the Director of Revenue with Application for Surrender of Title or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO), (Form 5315).

If you possess a Certificate of Title: the manufactured home is currently covered by a certificate of title and you are surrendering the title. Provide the Title Number and the Title Issue Date (MM/DD/YYYY) from the title document. The original title must be surrendered to the Director of Revenue with Application for Surrender of Title or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO), (Form 5315).

If you are unable to locate either the MCO, MSO or Certificate of Title: a certificate of title does not exsist, or you are unable to locate the original MCO, MSO or certificate of title after diligently searching for such documents. You must complete an Application for Confirmation of Conversion (Form 5314) and provide it to the director of revenue.

Designated Agent for Filing

Form 5312 example filled out, designated Agent for Filing

The Designated Agent for Filing will receive written acknowledgement of compliance. Enter the Name of Designated Agent, the Business or Agency Name, and the Street Address, City, State and Zip.

Security Interest and Lienholder Information

Form 5312 example filled out, security Interest and Lienholder Information

If there is a security interest or lien, provide the security interest or lienholder information (if more than two use an additional sheet): the Lienholder Name, the Original Principal Amount and the Address.

Place your initials in the box(es) that applies: the manufactured home described in this affidavit is subject to one or more security interests or liens which will be released upon satisfaction of the terms of the security agreement entered between the owner and lienholder.

The security interest or lien has been released and a copy of the release of security interest or lien will be attached to the copy of the recorded Affidavit of Affixation that will be filed with the Director of Revenue.

More rules for Form 5312

Visit http://dor.mo.gov/motorv/homes/ for additional information.

Common questions about Form 5312

Where do I file it?

Present this completed form to your local license office or mail it with the appropriate fees to: Motor Vehicle Bureau P.O. Box 100 Jefferson City, MO 65105-0100 Phone: (573) 526-3669 E-mail: mvbmail@dor.mo.gov.

Sources

[1] Form 5312 (Revised 08-2019), Affidavit of Affixation, Missouri Department of Revenue (the Official source link on this page).

Form 5312 PDF Details

If you are unable to locate either the MCO, MSO or Certificate of Title, you must complete an Application for Confirmation of Conversion (Form 5314) and provide it to the director of revenue.

Ownership document: Place your initials in the box that applies to the type of ownership document currently in your possession.

MCO or MSO: The original MCO or MSO must be surrendered to the Director of Revenue with Form 5315.

Lease: If you have initialed the box for possession of the real estate under a lease, the Lessor must complete the Consent of Lessor section.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameForm 5312
Form Length3 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields52
Avg. time to fill out9 min
EditionRev 08-2019
Matches the agency's fileYes, checked October 2, 2026
Other names5312, Form 5312, Missouri Form 5312, Affidavit of Affixation, Missouri Affidavit of Affixation
Official sourceForm 5312 (Rev 08-2019), Missouri Department of Revenue