Regulatory & compliance · Intrastate household goods

Idaho

No state license required

Regulated byIdaho Transportation Department (ITD), regulated under IDAPA 31.61.01

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

State License: No; No. Intrastate movers do not need a specific state license
Insurance Required: Yes, where the mover operates its own vehicles. Must carry $750,000 CSL property carrier insurance; proof must be carried in the vehicle
USDOT Number: Only for vehicles in interstate commerce or carrying hazardous materials
Complaint Contact: Idaho Transportation Department, Motor Carrier Services Division (208) 334‑8000; Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection

OverviewOverview & Scope

Intrastate residential movers in Idaho are overseen by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) under Motor Carrier Rules (IDAPA 31.61.01), but do not require a state-level license or permit for intrastate operations.

InsuranceInsurance & Registration Requirements

Movers operating their own vehicles must ensure:

Liability insurance: A minimum of $750,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL) for property carriers operating intrastate. This proof of insurance must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
Vehicle Registration: Registrants must sign motor carrier registrations certifying compliance with insurance rules. Registrations will be revoked if carriers cannot verify insurance via ITD or SAFER.
USDOT Number: Only required if operating in interstate commerce or handling hazardous materials. Not otherwise mandatory for intrastate moves.

ConsumerConsumer Protections & Enforcement

While no licensing is required, ITD oversees compliance with safety and liability standards.
For unresolved disputes or consumer concerns, Idaho residents can contact the ITD Motor Carrier Services Division at (208) 334‑8000.

ChecklistCompliance checklist

Subcontracted transport

Where transport is subcontracted, the mover uses carriers that hold the licences required for the transport they performWhere applicableVerified by AffirmationRequired

Vehicles and drivers (where the mover operates its own vehicles)

Liability insurance of at least $750,000 CSL, with proof carried in each vehicleWhere applicable (mover operates its own vehicles)Verified by DocumentRequired
Motor carrier vehicle registration certifying insurance complianceWhere applicable (mover operates its own vehicles)Verified by DocumentRequired
USDOT numberWhere applicable (mover operates its own vehicles in interstate commerce or carrying hazardous materials)Verified by DocumentRequired