Moving in Idaho: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Idaho — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Idaho?
Idaho Transportation Department – Motor Carrier Services (ITD)
- License required (intrastate): No / minimal
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No state deposit cap; Idaho does not license intrastate movers but requires insurance registration.
How to file a complaint in Idaho
Online: https://itd.idaho.gov
Phone: 1-208-334-8000
Mail: Idaho Transportation Department, Motor Carrier Services, P.O. Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Idaho
- No state mover license, but intrastate movers must register and carry $750,000 CSL liability insurance
- Proof of insurance must be carried in the vehicle
- Complaints to ITD Motor Carrier Services or Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection
Key statutes & rules
- IDAPA 31.61.01 (Motor Carrier Rules)
- Idaho Code § 49-1229 (insurance requirements)
Idaho requires motor carrier registration and minimum insurance but not a dedicated household goods mover license.
Typical local move cost in Idaho
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 Idaho
Sources: www.mx.iamtrusted.org itd.idaho.gov . ReloFig does not sell your information.