Nevada

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

License Required

Yes

Yes. Intrastate household goods movers must hold a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the NTA.

Insurance Required

Yes. Liability and cargo insurance must be filed; a surety bond may be required in certain cases.

Tariff Required

Yes. Movers must file a tariff with the NTA, outlining rates and terms.

USDOT / UCR Required

Where applicable. A USDOT number is required for interstate or threshold-level commercial vehicles; UCR (Unified Carrier Registration) applies if engaging in interstate operations. Official UCR guidance is at plan.ucr.gov and filing at www.ucr.gov.

Application Fee

Varies per NTA schedule; includes filing fees for CPCN and rate filings.

Consumer Complaints

Processed through the NTA Motor Carrier Services division: Online Form

OverviewOverview & Scope

To operate as a household goods mover within Nevada municipalities or commercial zones, movers must obtain a CPCN from the Nevada Transportation Authority. This applies to any intrastate commercial move of household goods.

Operating without this license is a misdemeanor and can lead to fines, vehicle impoundment, and other enforcement actions.

Federal requirements are separate: a USDOT number attaches to the company operating vehicles that meet federal thresholds or run interstate, and UCR applies to interstate operations. Where a mover subcontracts transport, the carrier’s own registrations cover the transport it performs.

RegistrationRegistration & Licensing Requirements

Movers must:

1. Submit a CPCN Application, including:
   • Business credentials and market served
   • Route maps and service descriptions
   • Exhibit of rates and tariff
   • Insurance proof (liability and cargo)
   • Any required surety bond
2. Attend a Hearing, if required, to review application details
3. Maintain Compliance, including:
   • Filing updates to insurance or tariffs
   • Ensuring satisfactory safety performance
   • Renewing the CPCN and tariff filings as required

InsuranceInsurance & Tariff Obligations

• Insurance: Maintain liability and cargo insurance per NTA requirements; bonds may be necessary depending on carrier type.
• Tariff Filing: Must be public and specify all rates, surcharges, and service conditions to prevent hidden charges.

ConsumerConsumer Protections

• Only licensed movers (with CPCN) are legally allowed to operate in Nevada.
• Consumers should request:
  • A copy of the mover’s CPCN
  • Written estimates or contracts
  • Transparent pricing based on the filed tariff
• For issues like damage, delays, or unfair charges, consumers can file complaints with the Nevada Transportation Authority.

ChecklistCompliance checklist

Company licensing

• CPCN from the Nevada Transportation AuthorityWhere applicable (mover performs intrastate household goods moves within Nevada)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Liability and cargo insurance filed with the NTAWhere applicable (mover holds an NTA CPCN)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Surety bondWhere applicable (NTA requires a bond for the mover's carrier type)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Tariff filed with the NTA, specifying all rates, surcharges and service conditionsWhere applicable (mover holds an NTA CPCN)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Insurance and tariff filings kept current with the NTAWhere applicable (mover holds an NTA CPCN)Verified by AffirmationRequired
• UCR registrationWhere applicable (mover engages in interstate operations)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 that meet federal thresholds or are used interstate)Verified by DocumentRequired