Mover licenses in
Michigan
Michigan licenses or registers movers working inside the state statewide.
Official search run by Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) at mspcapsearch.state.mi.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 Michigan you may see one of these:
- Household goods carrier authority
- Moving companies need CVED authority renewed each year.
The rule to know
Household goods carriers must hold CVED authority and renew it annually.
If something goes wrong
Household goods carriers must file proof of insurance (Form H) with their CVED application.
Before you sign
- Get a written estimate, confirm the company name matches the paperwork, and ask how it covers loss or damage.
- Find your state's consumer protection office (opens official site)
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