Florida HSMV Form 81407 – Lost Installer Decals Affidavit

Florida HSMV Form 81407 – Lost Installer Decals Affidavit – Licensed mobile home installers in Florida must properly document every installation with official installation decals issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). When those decals are lost or never received, installers use HSMV Form 81407 — the Affidavit for Replacement of Lost Mobile Home Installation Decals — to request replacements and remain compliant with state law.

This guide explains what the form is, who needs it, how to complete it correctly, and where to submit it. All information is based on current FLHSMV resources and Florida Statutes.

What Is Florida HSMV Form 81407?

HSMV Form 81407 is the official affidavit used by licensed mobile home installers to report lost or never-received installation decals and request replacements from the FLHSMV Division of Motorist Services.

The form requires the installer to certify that the listed decals were never received and to agree that any later-found original decals will be immediately returned to the department. The current version is dated January 2016 and is available as a free PDF download from the official FLHSMV website.

Download the official form here:
Florida HSMV Form 81407 – Affidavit for Replacement of Lost Mobile Home Installer Decals (PDF)

Why Mobile Home Installation Decals Matter in Florida?

Under Florida Statute 320.8249, every mobile or manufactured home installed in the state must display an installation decal issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The decal must:

  • Be purchased by licensed installers, dealers, or manufacturers for a fee not to exceed $10 per decal
  • Show the date of installation, the installer’s name, and the license number
  • Be affixed next to the HUD label before installation begins

Installers must also keep a location log for each decal for two years. There is no refund for lost or damaged decals. Reporting losses promptly with Form 81407 helps maintain accurate records and avoids compliance issues.

Who Needs to File HSMV Form 81407?

This form is required for any Florida-licensed mobile home installer (license type IH) who:

  • Ordered installation decals using HSMV Form 81404 but never received them
  • Lost previously issued installation decals
  • Needs official documentation to request replacement decals from the FLHSMV

Only the licensed installer named on the original order should complete and sign the affidavit. Dealers and manufacturers who also purchase installation decals follow the same process when applicable.

How to Complete Florida HSMV Form 81407?

The form is straightforward. Complete the following fields accurately:

  1. Date – Enter the date you are completing the affidavit.
  2. License Number – Provide your current Florida mobile home installer license number.
  3. Installer’s Name – Write the full legal name of the licensed installer.
  4. Installer’s Address – List the current mailing address associated with your license.
  5. Decal Numbers – Clearly list every lost or never-received decal number.

Then sign the certification statement that confirms the decals were never received and that any recovered originals will be returned to:

Mobile Home Installer Licensing Section
Division of Motorist Services
2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS 66
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0640

Do not complete the lower “Office Use Only” section. That portion is reserved for FLHSMV staff to record replacement and recovery details.

Where and How to Submit Form 81407?

Submit the completed and signed affidavit to the FLHSMV Mobile Home Installer Licensing Section at the address shown above. Contact the office in advance to confirm current submission preferences (mail or other accepted methods) and any additional documentation that may be required.

Official contact information:

Related forms and resources are available on the FLHSMV Mobile Home Installer Forms and Resources page.

Related Forms and Requirements

Installers should also be familiar with these companion documents:

Licenses are issued for the period October 1 through September 30 and require a $5,000 performance bond and $100,000 general liability insurance, among other qualifications.

Tips for a Smooth Replacement Process

  • Keep accurate records of all decal orders and serial numbers.
  • Report losses as soon as they are discovered.
  • Never use or transfer installation decals that were reported lost.
  • Maintain the required two-year location log for every decal used.
  • Contact the FLHSMV promptly if you have questions about the status of a replacement request.

Conclusion

Florida HSMV Form 81407 is the official way for licensed mobile home installers to replace lost or never-received installation decals and stay in compliance with state regulations. Download the current form directly from the FLHSMV website, complete it carefully, and submit it to the Mobile Home Installer Licensing Section.

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