Mover licenses in
Washington
Washington licenses or registers movers working inside the state statewide.
Official search run by Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) at utc.wa.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
A moving company operating within Washington must hold a valid UTC permit, and it is illegal to work without one.
If something goes wrong
The UTC ensures permitted movers carry insurance, but the page does not list the amounts.
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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