Mover licenses in
California
California licenses or registers movers working inside the state statewide.
Official search run by Bureau of Household Goods and Services (Dept. of Consumer Affairs) at bhgs.dca.ca.gov.
Moving to another state?
Interstate movers are registered with the federal government, not the state. Search the company in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's mover database, which also shows complaint history.
Search interstate movers (opens official site) FMCSA's Protect Your Move (opens official site)
What the license should say
In California you may see one of these:
- Household mover permit
- Required for any company paid to move household goods within, into or out of California.
The rule to know
A company paid to move household goods within, into or out of California must be licensed by the Bureau of Household Goods and Services.
Before you sign
- Get a written estimate, confirm the company name matches the paperwork, and ask how it covers loss or damage.
- File a complaint about a mover (opens official site)
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