Mover licenses in
Illinois
Illinois licenses or registers movers working inside the state statewide.
Official search run by Illinois Commerce Commission at icc.illinois.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 Illinois you may see one of these:
- Household Goods License
- Any business or individual moving household property for hire within Illinois.
The rule to know
Any business or individual moving household property for hire must obtain a Household Goods License from the Illinois Commerce Commission.
If something goes wrong
Licensed carriers must maintain valid insurance on file with the Commission.
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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