Moving in Hawaii: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Hawaii — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Hawaii?
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (HI PUC)
- License required (intrastate): Yes
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No specific state deposit cap identified; verify with HI PUC.
How to file a complaint in Hawaii
Online: https://puc.hawaii.gov
Phone: 1-808-586-2020
Mail: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, 465 S. King St, Suite 103, Honolulu, HI 96813
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Hawaii
- Movers must hold a PUC-issued household goods carrier certificate
- Tariff filing and consumer protections administered by the PUC
Key statutes & rules
- Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 269 (Public Utilities Commission)
- PUC household goods carrier certificate required
Hawaii regulates intrastate movers through the PUC.
Typical local move cost in Hawaii
Local move estimate for West region (2 movers + truck, excludes packing/materials). Figures are model estimates, not quotes.
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $322 – $1,027 |
| 1 bed | $419 – $1,481 |
| 2 bed | $613 – $2,161 |
| 3 bed | $808 – $2,842 |
| 4 bed | $1,002 – $3,522 |
Estimates use the ReloFig model (BLS wages × regional × West factor). Always get three written quotes. Methodology.
Cities in Hawaii
Sources: puc.hawaii.gov www.mymovingreviews.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.