Moving in Pennsylvania: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Pennsylvania — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC)
- License required (intrastate): Yes
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No specific state deposit cap identified; verify with PA PUC.
How to file a complaint in Pennsylvania
Online: https://www.puc.pa.gov
Phone: 1-800-692-7380
Mail: PA Public Utility Commission, P.O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Pennsylvania
- Movers must be licensed by the PA PUC
- Moving company status available through PUC website
- Complaints handled by the PA PUC Bureau of Consumer Services
Key statutes & rules
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Code (66 Pa.C.S.) – household goods movers
- PUC certificate / license required
Pennsylvania regulates intrastate household goods movers through the PUC.
Typical local move cost in Pennsylvania
Local move estimate for Northeast region (2 movers + truck, excludes packing/materials). Figures are model estimates, not quotes.
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $332 – $1,061 |
| 1 bed | $433 – $1,531 |
| 2 bed | $635 – $2,237 |
| 3 bed | $836 – $2,942 |
| 4 bed | $1,038 – $3,648 |
Estimates use the ReloFig model (BLS wages × regional × Northeast factor). Always get three written quotes. Methodology.
Cities in Pennsylvania
Sources: www.puc.pa.gov www.mymovingreviews.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.