Florida HSMV 81406 – Duplicate Mobile Home Installer License – If you are a licensed mobile home installer in Florida and your original license has been lost, destroyed, or never received, you must use the official Florida HSMV Form 81406 to request a duplicate. This form, issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), allows licensed installers to replace their Mobile Home Installer License (IH) so they can continue performing installations legally under Florida law.
Operating without a valid license violates Section 320.8249, Florida Statutes, which requires all persons who install manufactured or mobile homes in the state to hold a current FLHSMV-issued installer license.
What Is Florida HSMV Form 81406?
Form HSMV 81406 is the official Application/Affidavit for Duplicate Mobile Home Installer License. The current version is dated 09/17. It serves as both an application and a sworn statement (affidavit) confirming that the original license was lost in transit, never received, lost, or destroyed.
The form is relatively simple and requires basic identifying information along with a certification that the applicant will return the original license to the department if it is later found or received.
You can download the official fillable PDF directly from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles:
Download Florida HSMV Form 81406 (PDF)
Who Needs to File Form HSMV 81406?
Any currently or previously licensed Mobile Home Installer in Florida whose physical license document has been:
- Lost
- Destroyed
- Damaged beyond use
- Lost in transit and never received
This form is specifically for the license itself. If you need replacement installation decals, use the separate Form HSMV 81407 – Affidavit for Replacement of Lost Mobile Home Installer Decals.
Information Required on Form HSMV 81406
The form asks for the following information:
- License Number
- Date of application
- Installer‘s full name
- Installer‘s current address
- Certification statement regarding the loss or non-receipt of the original license
- Installer‘s signature
By signing the form, you certify two key points:
- The license described has been lost in transit and never received by you, or the original license issued in your name has been lost or destroyed.
- If the original license is later found or received, you will immediately return it to the Mobile Home Installer Licensing Section.
How to Complete and Submit Form HSMV 81406?
Follow these steps to request your duplicate Mobile Home Installer License:
- Download the official form from the FLHSMV website: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/81406.pdf.
- Print the form and complete it clearly in ink or fill it digitally if using a PDF editor.
- Enter your current license number, the date, your full name, and complete mailing address.
- Read the certification statements carefully and sign the form.
- Mail the completed form to:
Mobile Home Installer Licensing Section
Division of Motorist Services
2900 Apalachee Parkway
Neil Kirkman Building, MS 66
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0640
For questions or to confirm any applicable fees, contact the Mobile Home Installer Licensing Program at 850-617-3004 or email [email protected].
Related Mobile Home Installer Forms and Requirements
Florida mobile home installers must maintain several documents and meet ongoing requirements under Florida Statute 320.8249 and Rule Chapter 15C-2, Florida Administrative Code:
- Form HSMV 81401 – Manufactured/Mobile Home Installer License Application (used for original, renewal, or address change)
- Form HSMV 81402 – Installer Performance Bond ($5,000 surety bond required)
- Form HSMV 81404 – Mobile Home Installation Decal Order Form
- Form HSMV 81407 – Affidavit for Replacement of Lost Mobile Home Installer Decals
Key ongoing requirements for licensed installers include:
- Valid $5,000 performance bond covering proper installation and weather-sealing duties
- $100,000 general liability insurance
- Annual renewal (license period runs October 1 – September 30)
- Use of official FLHSMV installation decals on every home installed
Why a Duplicate License Matters?
Florida law prohibits anyone from installing a manufactured or mobile home without a current FLHSMV Mobile Home Installer License. Local building departments and inspectors typically require proof of licensure before issuing set-up permits or approving installations. Working with a lost or missing license can result in delays, denied permits, or potential enforcement action.
Obtaining a duplicate promptly ensures you remain compliant and can continue serving customers across Florida.
Official Resources and Contact Information
Always use forms and instructions from the official Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website:
Program Contact:
Phone: 850-617-3004
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS 66, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0640
Final Tips for a Smooth Application
Double-check that your license number and address are accurate before mailing. Keep a copy of the completed Form 81406 for your records. Processing times can vary, so submit the form as soon as you discover the license is missing.
For the most current version of the form and any updates to procedures or fees, visit the official FLHSMV website or contact the Mobile Home Installer Licensing Section directly.