Alabama

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

License Required

Yes

Yes, for intrastate household goods moves. Must hold APSC Household Goods Authority (Form 14H) to operate.

Insurance Required

Yes. Public liability and property damage insurance (where the mover operates its own vehicles), plus cargo insurance, filed with the APSC.

Tariff Filing Required

Yes. Must file approved tariffs outlining rates, rules, and charges.

UCR Compliance

Yes, when engaging in interstate commerce. Must register under Unified Carrier Registration.

Complaint Contact

APSC Consumer Services: 1‑800‑392‑8050

OverviewOverview & Scope

Operating as a for-hire household goods mover within Alabama requires explicit approval from the APSC. Companies must obtain a Motor Carrier Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (Form 14H) before providing any services. Brokers handling household goods also need licensing and must post a surety bond.

AlabamaAlabama Public Service Commission

PO Box 304260 • Montgomery, AL 36130 ‌ 100 N Union St, RSA Union • Montgomery, AL 36104 • 334-242-5218 Consumer Services Complaints 1-800-392-8050 Email: mcs.ued@psc.alabama.gov

RegistrationRegistration & Filing Requirements

To legally operate in Alabama, movers must:

• Secure Form 14H authority from the APSC
• Maintain liability and cargo insurance: public liability and property damage (for the vehicles the mover operates), and cargo coverage
• Submit and maintain an approved tariff listing all services, rates, rules, and charges
• File Annual and Quarterly Reports as required by APSC

InsuranceInsurance Obligations

Alabama movers must maintain specific minimums:

• Public Liability & Property Damage: $100,000 / $300,000
• Cargo Insurance: $5,000 per vehicle
• Proof must be submitted to APSC using required forms (including Forms E and H)

UCRUCR (Unified Carrier Registration)

Movers engaged in interstate commerce must register under the UCR for compliance with federal requirements.

ChecklistCompliance checklist

Company licensing

• APSC Household Goods Authority (Form 14H, Motor Carrier Certificate of Convenience and Necessity)Where applicable (mover performs intrastate household goods moves in Alabama)Verified by DocumentRequired
• APSC household goods broker licence and surety bondWhere applicable (mover arranges intrastate household goods moves in Alabama as a broker)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Cargo insurance ($5,000 per vehicle) filed with the APSCWhere applicable (mover holds Form 14H authority)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)Where applicable (mover engaged in interstate commerce)Verified by DocumentRequired

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)

• Public liability and property damage insurance ($100,000 / $300,000) filed with the APSCWhere applicable (mover operates its own vehicles)Verified by DocumentRequired

Customer practices

• Approved tariff of services, rates, rules and charges filed and maintained with the APSCWhere applicable (mover holds Form 14H authority)Verified by AffirmationRequired

Records

• Annual and quarterly reports filed with the APSCWhere applicable (mover holds Form 14H authority)Verified by AffirmationRequired