Household goods moving companies obtain permits from the PUC after showing financial and safety fitness. They must also prove to the PUC that they have adequate insurance and they are subject to criminal background clearance by the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Before You Move!
- Read our Consumer Advisories
- Look through our list of moving companies (list also includes passenger carriers) to determine whether the company has an operating permit with us and whether it is insured, the headquarters of the company, and more!
- OR call us to find out if the company you're considering hiring is licensed! The toll-free telephone number is 1-800-877-8867.
- Download a comma-delimited file of moving companies.
- Read our Mover's Guide with information to help you with your move.
- Read our Maximum Rate Tariff 4, which is the maximum rates and rules for movers!
- Read about ongoing and past PUC investigations of moving companies.
Problems With Your Move?
You can file a complaint with the PUC and we will investigate it. The toll-free telephone number is 1-800-366-4782.
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