Mover licenses in
New York
New York licenses or registers movers working inside the state statewide.
Official search run by NY State Department of Transportation, Office of Safety and Security Services at carcert.dot.ny.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 New York you may see one of these:
- Household goods carrier certificate
- Common carriers moving household goods within New York.
- Probationary certificate
- Issued for up to one year to new applicants.
The rule to know
No one may carry household goods as a common carrier within New York, or advertise that service, without a certificate from the Commissioner of Transportation.
If something goes wrong
Movers must file evidence of insurance with the Department to cover claims they may be liable for.
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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