Movers in Washington, DC

21 registered moving companies · from US DOT records, November 10, 2026

Moving within District of Columbia? The mover needs a state license too. Check one ↗

Questions about moving in Washington

How many moving companies are there in Washington?

21 carriers based in Washington are registered with the US Department of Transportation to carry household goods for hire and updated their registration in the last two years. 13 of the companies listed here are licensed for moves to other states.

How do I check that a Washington mover is licensed?

Ask for the company’s USDOT number and look it up in the government’s public record (every listing here links to it). For a move to another state the mover also needs an active out-of-state license, shown as an MC number. For a move within District of Columbia, also check the mover with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP).

Do movers need a license for a local move in Washington?

Moving companies operating in DC need a DLCP Basic Business License in the Moving and Storage category; check it with DLCP's business license lookup (SCOUT). A move from DC to Maryland or Virginia crosses state lines, so the mover also needs FMCSA registration.

What is the cheapest way to move?

Move less. Every item you sell before moving day is one less thing to pack, load and pay to carry. Price it to go, and let the price drop each day until you move.

Movers in other cities

Listings come from public US Department of Transportation records on data.transportation.gov: carriers with an active USDOT number, authorized for hire, that carry household goods and are based in Washington. Companies file this information themselves; PieceOut does not vet or endorse movers. Phone numbers are the business numbers on each company’s public record; street addresses are left out on purpose. Website links open a web search for the company.