Moving in North Dakota: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in North Dakota — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in North Dakota?
North Dakota Department of Transportation – Motor Carrier (NDDOT)
- License required (intrastate): Yes
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No specific state deposit cap identified; verify with NDDOT.
How to file a complaint in North Dakota
Online: https://www.dot.nd.gov
Phone: 1-701-328-2500
Mail: NDDOT, Motor Carrier, 608 E. Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in North Dakota
- Movers must hold a state-issued number to operate intrastate
- Complaints handled through NDDOT / ND Attorney General
Key statutes & rules
- North Dakota Century Code Chapter 49-06 (motor carriers)
- State number required for intrastate household goods movers
North Dakota regulates intrastate household goods movers through NDDOT (state number required).
Typical local move cost in North Dakota
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 North Dakota
Sources: www.dot.nd.gov www.mymovingreviews.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.