Moving in Minnesota: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Minnesota — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Minnesota?
Minnesota Department of Transportation – Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations (MnDOT)
- License required (intrastate): Yes
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No specific state deposit cap identified; verify with MnDOT.
How to file a complaint in Minnesota
Online: https://www.dot.state.mn.us
Phone: 1-800-657-3774
Mail: Minnesota DOT, Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations, 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Minnesota
- Movers must hold a current MnDOT permit, file a public tariff, and provide proof of insurance
- Certificate of Compliance required before operating authority
Key statutes & rules
- Minnesota Statutes Chapter 221 (motor carriers)
- Permit and tariff filing required for intrastate HHG movers
Minnesota regulates intrastate household goods movers through MnDOT.
Typical local move cost in Minnesota
Local move estimate for Midwest region (2 movers + truck, excludes packing/materials). Figures are model estimates, not quotes.
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $287 – $918 |
| 1 bed | $372 – $1,317 |
| 2 bed | $543 – $1,916 |
| 3 bed | $714 – $2,514 |
| 4 bed | $885 – $3,113 |
Estimates use the ReloFig model (BLS wages × regional × Midwest factor). Always get three written quotes. Methodology.
Cities in Minnesota
Sources: www.dot.state.mn.us www.movingcompanyreviews.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.