Editorial standards
Local Movers US publishes only facts we can trace to an official source, and we list that source on the page. Where the record is silent or unclear, we say so instead of guessing.
Which sources count
- Law first. Statutes and regulations, such as the U.S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations and state codes and administrative rules.
- Then the agency. Pages and documents from the agency that enforces the rule: FMCSA for interstate moves, and the state commission, department or attorney general for in-state moves.
- Then other government offices. Consumer guidance from offices such as the Federal Trade Commission.
We do not use industry groups, mover websites, review sites or news articles as the source for a rule. Each source is opened and read before we cite it.
How state categories are assigned
Each state page places in-state mover oversight in one of five categories:
- State license
- Movers must hold a state license, permit or certificate to move household goods within the state.
- State registration
- Movers must register with a state agency before moving household goods within the state.
- Tariff filing
- Movers must file their rates or rules (a tariff) with a state agency. We found no separate mover license.
- No state mover license
- We found no state license or registration specific to household goods movers. General business and consumer laws still apply.
- Could not confirm
- Official sources did not give a clear answer. The state page explains what we could and could not confirm.
A state's oversight can come from more than one agency, and local governments may add their own rules. The state page names the agency we found responsible and links its own description.
What we do not do
- We do not rate, rank or recommend moving companies, and no mover pays to appear here.
- We do not publish prices, statistics or claims that an official source does not support.
- We do not give legal advice. For a dispute, contact the agency or a lawyer licensed in your state.
Gaps and corrections
When official sources do not answer a question, the state page lists it under "Could not confirm." Rules and agency web addresses change. If you find an error, email hello@localmovers.us.com with the page and the official source, and we will check it.