Georgia

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

License Required

Yes

Yes. Must obtain a Household Goods Carrier Certificate (PCC)

Insurance Required

Yes. Minimum Combined Single Limit (CSL) of $350,000 (where the mover operates its own vehicles), plus cargo insurance ($25,000 per vehicle, $50,000 aggregate)

Tariff Required

Yes. Must publish and adhere to Maximum Rate Tariff No. 4 for Household Goods

Written Estimate Required

Yes. Must provide a free written estimate and issue the state Moving Guide pamphlet Gamccd

Complaint Contact

DPS Regulatory Compliance: 404‑624‑7241 / Online Form

OverviewOverview & Scope

All intrastate household goods movers in Georgia must be certified by the DPS with a Household Goods Carrier Certificate, also known as a Public Convenience Certificate (PCC).

RegistrationRegistration & Operational Requirements

• Interim Certificate issued within 6 to 8 weeks of application; valid for 12 months before a potential audit or license renewal
• Movers must maintain:
  • $350,000 CSL insurance (for the vehicles the mover operates)
  • Cargo insurance: $25,000/vehicle; $50,000 aggregate
• Must adhere to Maximum Rate Tariff No. 4 for pricing regulation
• Before the move, movers are required to provide:
  • A written estimate
  • The state-issued “Moving Guide for Household Goods” pamphlet; shippers must acknowledge receipt in writing

ConsumerConsumer Protections

• Movers must operate solely at approved tariff rates; unlicensed movers provide little consumer protection
• Consumers receive rate transparency through estimates and must be informed of liability limitations and valuation options.
• For issues like damage, overcharging, or unlicensed operations, contact DPS:
  • Phone: 404‑624‑7241
  • Email: householdgoods@gsp.net

ChecklistCompliance checklist

Company licensing

• DPS Household Goods Carrier Certificate (PCC), or a current Interim CertificateWhere applicable (mover performs intrastate household goods moves in Georgia)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Cargo insurance ($25,000 per vehicle; $50,000 aggregate)Where applicable (mover holds a Household Goods Carrier Certificate)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)

• Combined Single Limit liability insurance ($350,000)Where applicable (mover operates its own vehicles)Verified by DocumentRequired

Customer practices

• Rates comply with Maximum Rate Tariff No. 4Where applicable (mover holds a Household Goods Carrier Certificate)Verified by AffirmationRequired
• Free written estimate and the state “Moving Guide for Household Goods” pamphlet provided before the move, with the shipper’s written acknowledgementWhere applicable (mover holds a Household Goods Carrier Certificate)Verified by AffirmationRequired