North Carolina Moving Regulations

North Carolina Moving Rules and Regulations

The North Carolina Utilities Commission (Commission) regulates intrastate household goods moves.  The Commission issues each mover a C number once the mover has complied with the state’s requirements.  Movers are required to operate under the provisions of the Maximum Rate Tariff issued by the Commission.  This tariff provides the moving documents movers must use and sets the maximum charge for each service provided.  The Commission holds all movers in the state of North Carolina responsible for following the published rates, policies, and procedures.

In North Carolina, moves of 35 miles or less are priced on an hourly basis; if the move is 36 miles or more, the move is priced by weight and distance.  The moving company is required to have its C number on its vehicles for all intrastate transport, both hourly and weight/distance.  The Commission requires movers to have vehicle, cargo, and general liability insurance; however, you should also make sure that the mover carries workers compensation.

A North Carolina law effective October 1 puts advertising and vehicle identification restrictions on non-certificated and non-licensed movers. Any such illegal mover  who’s caught advertising through vehicle placards, phone books, print media, Internet, billboards or business cards will face a civil penalty of up to $5,000. In addition, certificated movers must mark their vehicles with company name, city and North Carolina Utilities Commission license number in three-inch letters. If the vehicles are used for interstate traffic, certificated movers must add DOT and MC numbers near their company in the same size.

If you have any questions pertaining to a move performed within NC, you may contact:

INTERSTATE MOVES:

For any questions on interstate movers and finding a licensed mover, you may contact:

The following is a list of related moving contacts: