Moving Tips
February 4, 2024

Do Movers Need to Be Licensed or Insured

How do you know if your movers are licensed or insured, and are they required to be?

Do Movers Need to Be Licensed or Insured

4 questions to consider before buying a home

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Simple steps to buy a home successfully

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Consider your finance options, and then choose the best one available

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Make an offer with some wiggle room for negotiation

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Which other tips do you recommend when buying a home?

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What are you looking for in a mover?

When shopping for a professional moving service to assist you with your new move, there are a few important questions that come to mind, like, “how much is this going to cost?”, “how reliable will they be?”, and “how quickly will they be able to get from Point A to Point B?”. 

But one of the most important questions that you should be asking yourself is “will my movers be licensed or insured, and are they required to be?” The answer? It’s a little complicated.

Photo credit: "Stack of Moving Boxes - Shipping - Cardboard Boxes" by myguys.nova is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Licensing

All professional moving companies are required to be licensed with the US Department of Transportation if they are operating across state lines, however–if a moving company is solely operating in their own state, licensing is required on a state-by-state basis.

So if you’re moving out of state, chances are your movers will be licensed. If you’re moving to another area of your state, it might be worth doing some research. If you’re looking for an easy way to do that, MoversTrusted has an easy-to-use search engine–it’s a simple tool that can be used to easily vet moving companies before you commit to hiring them.

Photo credit: "UHaul" by JeepersMedia is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Insurance

What about insurance? Simply put: professional moving services are required to be insured in some form or another. Typically for interstate moving services, that’s two specific types of insurance options– Full Value Protection and Released Value. Additional insurance varies from company to company, so it might be a good idea to do some research using our aforementioned search engine tool or to ask the company directly before hiring them to transport your valuables.

Photo credit: "Loading large boxes up the ramp onto removal truck photo" by sunset_removals is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

The Bottom Line

Moving can be stressful! With complicated factors like insurance, liability, and licensing, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be! Make moving an easy, anxiety-free process by scrolling our database today! We can provide the guidance and know-how to ensure you have a successful, and enjoyable moving experience!