Mover licenses in
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania licenses or registers movers working inside the state statewide.
Official search run by Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission at puc.pa.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 Pennsylvania you may see one of these:
- Household Goods Carrier certificate
- Required for movers operating within Pennsylvania.
The rule to know
Movers operating within Pennsylvania must be licensed by the Public Utility Commission and show their PUC number in advertisements.
If something goes wrong
Automatic loss or damage protection is 60 cents per pound per article, and more can be bought.
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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