Moving in Vermont: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Vermont — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Vermont?
Vermont Attorney General – Consumer Assistance Program (VT AG)
https://ago.vermont.gov/consumer
- License required (intrastate): No / minimal
- Deposit cap: No state deposit cap; Vermont does not license intrastate movers.
How to file a complaint in Vermont
Online: https://ago.vermont.gov/consumer/complaint
Phone: 1-800-649-2424
Mail: Vermont Attorney General, Consumer Assistance Program, 109 State St, Montpelier, VT 05609
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Vermont
- Vermont does not require a mover license; movers register as businesses and follow motor carrier safety rules
- Complaints to VT Attorney General Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) or DMV
Key statutes & rules
- No dedicated state household goods mover license for intrastate moves
- General business registration and USDOT (commercial vehicles) required
Vermont is deregulated for intrastate household goods movers; no dedicated oversight body. Consumer protection is via the AG's unfair/deceptive practices authority.
Typical local move cost in Vermont
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 Vermont
Sources: www.mx.iamtrusted.org local.yahoo.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.