Moving in Connecticut: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Connecticut — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Connecticut?
Connecticut Department of Transportation – Bureau of Public Transportation (CTDOT)
- License required (intrastate): Yes
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No specific state deposit cap identified; verify with CTDOT.
How to file a complaint in Connecticut
Online: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp
Phone: 1-860-713-6100
Mail: CT Department of Consumer Protection, 450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 901, Hartford, CT 06103
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Connecticut
- Intrastate movers must hold a CTDOT Household Goods Carrier Certificate
- Certificate number must appear on advertisements, vehicles, and documents
- Consumer complaints handled by CT Department of Consumer Protection
Key statutes & rules
- Connecticut General Statutes Title 13b (motor carriers / household goods)
- CTDOT Household Goods Carrier Certificate required
CTDOT issues the Household Goods Carrier Certificate; the CT Department of Consumer Protection handles consumer complaints. (Some study materials incorrectly name DCP as the licensing agency.)
Typical local move cost in Connecticut
Local move estimate for Northeast region (2 movers + truck, excludes packing/materials). Figures are model estimates, not quotes.
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $332 – $1,061 |
| 1 bed | $433 – $1,531 |
| 2 bed | $635 – $2,237 |
| 3 bed | $836 – $2,942 |
| 4 bed | $1,038 – $3,648 |
Estimates use the ReloFig model (BLS wages × regional × Northeast factor). Always get three written quotes. Methodology.
Cities in Connecticut
Sources: www.mx.iamtrusted.org local.yahoo.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.