Moving in Delaware: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Delaware — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Delaware?
Delaware Department of Justice – Consumer Protection Unit (DE DOJ)
https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/consumers
- License required (intrastate): No / minimal
- Deposit cap: No state deposit cap; Delaware does not license intrastate movers.
How to file a complaint in Delaware
Online: https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/consumers
Phone: 1-800-220-5424
Mail: Delaware Department of Justice, Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Delaware
- Movers must be registered with Delaware Division of Revenue and carry cargo/liability insurance
- Consumer fraud and deceptive practices enforced by DE Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit
Key statutes & rules
- No dedicated state household goods mover license for intrastate moves
- General business registration and insurance requirements apply
Delaware does not require a state-issued moving license for intrastate moves. Oversight is limited to general business, insurance, and consumer-protection law.
Typical local move cost in Delaware
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 Delaware
Sources: staging.threemovers.com www.movers.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.