Moving in Alabama: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Alabama — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Alabama?
Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC)
- License required (intrastate): Yes
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No specific state deposit cap identified; verify federal 110% non-binding estimate rule applicability.
How to file a complaint in Alabama
Online: https://www.psc.alabama.gov
Phone: 1-334-242-5980
Mail: Alabama Public Service Commission, 100 N. Union St., Suite 980, Montgomery, AL 36104
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Alabama
- Movers must hold an APSC-issued certificate to operate intrastate
- Consumers may file complaints with the APSC Transportation section
Key statutes & rules
- Alabama Code Title 37, Chapter 10 (Motor Carriers)
- APSC Intrastate Household Goods Carrier rules
Alabama regulates intrastate household goods movers through the APSC. Verify certificate status before hiring.
Typical local move cost in Alabama
Local move estimate for South region (2 movers + truck, excludes packing/materials). Figures are model estimates, not quotes.
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $278 – $893 |
| 1 bed | $361 – $1,279 |
| 2 bed | $527 – $1,859 |
| 3 bed | $692 – $2,438 |
| 4 bed | $858 – $3,018 |
Estimates use the ReloFig model (BLS wages × regional × South factor). Always get three written quotes. Methodology.
Cities in Alabama
Sources: www.psc.alabama.gov www.mymovingreviews.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.