Why Move Type Matters
Not every move works the same way. Find guidance specific to your situation, whether you're managing a PPM, using a lump sum allowance, or relocating internationally on your own.
Not every move works the same way. Depending on your situation, you might be planning your own move entirely on your own, from picking a date to picking a mover. But some moves come with a twist: the government, an employer, or another organization is involved in how the move is paid for, which changes what you need to know before you hire someone.
This section of the site is organized around those specific situations, so you can find guidance built for your circumstances rather than generic moving advice.
Some moves come with a twist: the government, an employer, or another organization is involved in how the move is paid for.
Find Your Situation
If you're on military orders and considering a Personally Procured Move (PPM), you're choosing and paying for your own mover, with the government reimbursing you afterward.
Learn more →If your employer gave you a lump sum instead of arranging your move, you're in the same position as a PPM service member: the money is yours to manage, and so is the decision.
Learn more →Guidance for individuals and families relocating internationally, often coordinating logistics without the support of an employer or institution.
Learn more →Not Sure Which Applies to You?
A simple rule of thumb: if you're the one who has to find, contact, and pay a moving company yourself, rather than someone assigning one to you, this section is for you. If you're not sure, the pages linked above will help you figure out where you land.
Every Situation Leads to the Same Protection
Whatever brought you here, the value IAMTrusted provides doesn't change: every mover in our directory has been independently verified for licensing, insurance, and industry compliance, and every one is bound by the IAM Consumer Issue Support System (CISS) if something goes wrong.
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