Regulatory & compliance · Intrastate household goods

Delaware

No state license required

Regulated byDelaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), which applies weight/size rules and motor carrier registrations for IFTA/IRP purposes

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

State License: No; No. No intrastate license required
Consumer Complaints: Contact Delaware Department of Justice, Consumer Protection: Phone: 800‑220‑5424 Email: consumer.protection@delaware.gov

OverviewOverview & Scope

Delaware does not require a state license or permit for intrastate household goods movers. However, these companies are still subject to federal requirements and DelDOT regulations related to vehicle size, weight, and commercial operation. For interstate operations, standard FMCSA rules apply.

KeyKey Operational Requirements

No state-level mover licensing needed for local moves.
Federal obligations still apply for interstate operations, including:
- USDOT number and FMCSA authority
- IFTA licensing and registration if Delaware is the base jurisdiction
DelDOT enforces state limits on vehicle size and weight for intrastate travel

ConsumerConsumer Protections

For service issues such as damage or misleading representations by local movers, contact:
- Delaware DOJ, Consumer Protection Unit
  - Phone: 800‑220‑5424
  - Email: consumer.protection@delaware.gov
For interstate disputes or damage claims, consumers should reference FMCSA‘s protections, including the “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move” booklet.

ChecklistCompliance checklist

Company licensing

FMCSA operating authority for interstate household goods operations (as a motor carrier, or as a household goods broker or freight forwarder where the mover arranges interstate moves in its own name)Where applicable (mover performs or arranges interstate moves)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)

USDOT numberWhere applicable (mover operates its own vehicles in interstate moves)Verified by DocumentRequired
IFTA licence and IRP registration with Delaware as base jurisdictionWhere applicable (mover operates its own qualifying vehicles based in Delaware)Verified by DocumentRequired
Vehicles comply with DelDOT size and weight limitsWhere applicable (mover operates its own vehicles)Verified by AffirmationRequired