Licensing & Compliance

Know the Rules for Your Move

Requirements depend on where you're moving from and to.

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Rules are set by the state you're moving in.

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Select your state below to learn about the licensing and compliance requirements movers must follow. These resources help you understand the rules that ensure your mover is properly licensed, insured, and compliant for the services they provide.

Alabama

License required

Regulator

Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC), Motor Carrier Services Section

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Alaska

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Arizona

No separate license

Regulator

Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department (ARDOT)

Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs

Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)

DC Department of Licensing & Consumer Protection (DLCP)

Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS)

Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS), Carrier Vehicle Enforcement Division

Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), regulated under IDAPA 31.61.01

Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)

Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR), Motor Carrier Services

Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), Office of Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services

Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), Transportation Division

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Department of Vehicle Regulation

Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC)

Maine Secretary of State

Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing

Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Transportation Oversight Division

Michigan Department of State, Commercial Services Unit

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) Division

Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), Motor Carrier Division

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Motor Carrier Services

Montana Department of Transportation

Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC), Motor Carrier Services

Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA)

Bureau of Road Toll, Division of Motor Vehicles (NHDOT)

Division of Consumer Affairs

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC), Transportation Regulation Bureau, NMDOT

New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Office of Safety and Security Services

North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC)

North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Motor Carrier Services Division

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)

Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC), Transportation Division

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Commerce & Compliance Division

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Bureau of Transportation and Safety

Division of Public Utilities & Carriers (DPUC)

Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS), under the Public Service Commission

Tennessee Department of Revenue (Motor Carrier Services)

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)

No specific state-level mover license

No dedicated moving oversight body; general transportation regulations apply.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Motor Carrier Services

Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC)

Public Service Commission (PSC)

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)

Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Motor Carrier Services

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only. Regulations may change, and requirements can vary by state. Always confirm details directly with the appropriate state regulatory authority before hiring a mover.

Last updated April 2, 2026

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