NV · In-state moves
Nevada moving company rules
The Nevada Transportation Authority regulates household goods movers and storage of household goods within Nevada. A mover needs a certificate from the Authority, must file a tariff of its rates, and must keep insurance on file. The Authority takes complaints about in-state moves; moves that cross state lines go to the federal government.
| In-state oversight | State license compare states |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Nevada Transportation Authority |
| License lookup | Certificate from the Nevada Transportation Authority lookup Search by: Company name or DBA in the Authority's list of certificated carriers, which shows the certificate number, status, and a link to each carrier's tariff; you can also call the Authority in Las Vegas or Reno. |
| Business registration | ORION, Nevada's Business Portal (Search Business Entities) |
Estimates
If you ask after the mover has looked at your goods, the mover must give you a written estimate based on its filed tariff. The final charge may not exceed the estimate unless you ask for services not in the estimate and agree to pay for them. If the actual charge is lower, the mover may collect only the actual charge.
Insurance or bond
Common and contract carriers must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage for freight-only operations, and cargo coverage of at least $15,000 per vehicle and $30,000 per occurrence, filed with the Authority. Movers that store household goods also need a warehouse permit.
Where to complain
Other Nevada rules to know
- The Authority advises getting two or more estimates based on a physical inventory of your belongings.
- The Authority advises asking the mover to explain insurance options, since you may need to buy extra coverage to get full replacement value.
- Each certificated mover's tariff can be opened from the Authority's carrier list, so you can see the rates it filed.
- Storage of household goods is covered by a separate Nevada law, and movers that store goods must show they hold a warehouse permit.
Moving into or out of Nevada? A move that crosses a state line follows federal rules instead. Check an interstate mover.
Sources
- About the Nevada Transportation Authority , Nevada Transportation Authority
- Tariffs and Certificates , Nevada Transportation Authority
- File a Complaint , Nevada Transportation Authority
- Household Goods Moving Tips , Nevada Transportation Authority
- Application for a Certificate to Transport Passengers or Household Goods , Nevada Transportation Authority
- Applicable Laws , Nevada Transportation Authority
- NAC Chapter 706, Motor Carriers , Nevada Legislature
- Household Goods Mover Complaint , State of Nevada
- Bureau of Consumer Protection , Nevada Attorney General
- ORION, Nevada's Business Portal , Nevada Secretary of State