Moving company rules and marketing, state by state

Every state licenses movers differently. Pick yours for the license, insurance and paperwork rules with links to the official sources, plus how the local market works and how to win more jobs there.

Moves inside one state follow that state's rules, shown on each guide below.

Moves across a state line also need federal registration with the FMCSA: a USDOT number, an MC number, insurance filings and set customer paperwork. Federal rules, explained.

Northeast

Southeast

Midwest

Southwest

West

Questions, answered

Do moving companies need a license in every state?

No. Many states license movers that move households inside the state, some only in certain cases, and a few have no state mover license at all. Every mover that crosses state lines needs federal registration with the FMCSA. Pick your state above for the exact rules.

What is the difference between state and federal moving rules?

State rules cover moves that start and end inside one state. Federal rules from the FMCSA cover moves that cross a state line, including a USDOT number, an MC number, insurance filings and set paperwork for customers.

How often are these state guides checked?

Every guide shows the date its official sources were last checked. We re-check each state at least every six months, and sooner when a rule changes.

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