Mover licenses in
Maryland
Maryland licenses or registers movers working inside the state statewide.
Official search run by Maryland Department of Labor, Household Goods Movers Registration at dllr.state.md.us.
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 Maryland you may see one of these:
- Household Goods Mover Registration
- Required for movers who charge for moves within Maryland using a commercial vehicle.
The rule to know
Household goods movers must register with the Maryland Department of Labor to charge for in-state moves, with enforcement starting March 1, 2026.
If something goes wrong
Registration requires proof of liability, cargo and workers' compensation insurance.
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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