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Non-permitted Carrier?
Transportation of household goods means the for-hire movement of household goods by motor vehicle over the public highways within the state of Washington.
This includes providing estimates, arranging for receipt, delivery, storage in transit, handling, and providing any accessorial services in connection with that movement.
Companies We Regulate
Transportation News
Insurance
- Insurance Requirements for Intrastate Motor Carriers
- Form E (Example Only)
- Form H (Example Only)
- Electronic Insurance Filing
Safety
The Motor Carrier Safety Program provides safety oversight of privately-owned companies that provide transportation services within Washington state.
Information for Companies
- Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
- USDOT Number Requirement
USDOT Biennial Update Info Card- Consumer Moving Guides - Mandatory to distribute to customers
- Consumer Guide to Moving in Washington State (PDF) - English
- Consumer Guide to Moving in Washington State (PDF) - Spanish - En Español
- Consumer Guide to Moving in Washington State (PDF) - Russian - На русском
- Consumer Guide to Moving in Washington State (PDF) - Chinese Traditional - 繁體中文
- Consumer Guide to Moving in Washington State (PDF) - Vietnamese - Bằng tiếng việt
- Motor Carrier Insurance Requirements - Fact Sheet
Transportation Fact Sheet - Transportation Contacts
Tariffs
Tariff for Pianos, Keyboards and OrgansTraining
Forms
Estimated processing time for a complete application is about 1.3 days. Incomplete applications can take an average of 28 days to process which includes mandatory training.
You must attend a commission-sponsored training prior to receiving your provisional permit. Please see the upcoming dates.
If you cannot wait until the next training, you may come to a commission-sponsored orientation, however, you will also be required to attend a later training.
Application Forms
- Application for Permit
- Attachment A - Household Goods Statement of Support
- Household Goods Permit Application - Filled Out Example
- Household Goods - Company or Trade Name Change
- Household Goods Transfer of Permit Authority
- Permit Cancellation Request
- Annual Report Forms
Resources for Movers
- Sample Bill of Lading
- Cube Sheet (Table of Measurements)
- Sample Cube Sheet (Table of Measurements)
- Sample Estimate
For More Information
Email: Licensing Services with questions about the application process and insurance
Or Phone: 360-664-1222
Email: Consumer Protection with tariff and rule questions
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 47250
Olympia, WA 98504-7250