Mover licenses in
New Jersey
New Jersey licenses or registers movers working inside the state statewide.
Official search run by NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Moving and Storage licensing at newjersey.mylicense.com.
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 New Jersey you may see one of these:
- Public mover and warehouseman
- In-state movers whose moves begin and end in New Jersey.
The rule to know
Movers doing moves that begin and end in New Jersey must be licensed by the Division of Consumer Affairs.
If something goes wrong
Licensed movers must carry cargo liability, workers' compensation, and bodily injury and property damage insurance.
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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