Moving in Mississippi: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Mississippi — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Mississippi?
Mississippi Department of Transportation – Motor Carrier Division (MDOT)
- License required (intrastate): Yes
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No specific state deposit cap identified; verify with MDOT.
How to file a complaint in Mississippi
Online: https://mdot.ms.gov
Phone: 1-601-359-7001
Mail: Mississippi DOT, Motor Carrier Division, 401 N. West St, Jackson, MS 39201
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Mississippi
- Movers must hold a valid MSPC number to operate intrastate
- Consumer complaints handled through MDOT Motor Carrier Division
Key statutes & rules
- Mississippi Code Title 77, Chapter 7 (motor carriers)
- MSPC number required for intrastate household goods movers
Mississippi regulates intrastate household goods movers through MDOT (MSPC number).
Typical local move cost in Mississippi
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 Mississippi
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