Moving in Florida: Regulations, Rights & Costs

Everything you need before hiring a mover in Florida — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.

Who regulates movers in Florida?

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

https://www.fdacs.gov

License required (intrastate): Yes
License lookup: verify a mover
Deposit cap: No fixed deposit cap in statute; verify with FDACS. Registration fee $300/year, biennial $600.

How to file a complaint in Florida

Online: https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/File-a-Complaint

Phone: 1-800-435-7352

Mail: FDACS, Division of Consumer Services, 2005 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32399

For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.

Your consumer protections in Florida

Intrastate movers and brokers must register with FDACS and display the IM number
Minimum $10,000 cargo liability coverage (or $25,000-$50,000 surety bond for small operators)
Withholding goods after full payment is a felony
Written estimate and contract with at least two payment options required

Key statutes & rules

Florida Statutes Chapter 507 (Intrastate Movers and Moving Brokers)
Requires IM (Intrastate Mover) registration

State note

FDACS (not the CFO) regulates intrastate movers under Chapter 507. Verify the IM number via the Check-A-License tool before hiring.

Typical local move cost in Florida

Model estimate

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 Florida

Sources: www.fdacs.gov www.safeboundmoving.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.