Mover licenses in
Virginia
Virginia licenses or registers movers working inside the state statewide.
Official search run by Virginia DMV, Motor Carrier Services at dmv.virginia.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
Ask what license or registration they hold and who issued it, then check it with that office. Make sure the name matches your paperwork.
The rule to know
Household goods carriers need a DMV certificate to operate in Virginia and must file a tariff of their rates.
If something goes wrong
Carriers must keep a $50,000 surety bond or letter of credit, $750,000 liability insurance and $50,000 cargo 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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