Know before you go.
When you hire movers, it’s important to know your legal rights and responsibilities. Here are some helpful resources to keep you informed and prepared.
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Moving locally in California?
Important Information for Persons Moving Household Goods (Within California)
This booklet published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration tells you what to expect from your local moving company. As you make your way through the moving process, this booklet will answer many of your important moving questions.
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Moving long distance?
Rights and Responsibilities When You Move
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration publishes Your Rights And Responsibilities When You Move that tells you what to expect from your long distance moving company. As you make your way through the moving process, this booklet will answer many of your important moving questions and even has a handy glossary of moving company lingo.
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What we can’t move:
Be advised that moving companies are not legally allowed to transport these items:
- Firearms, fireworks, plants, toxic, explosives, contraband, pets, people, livestock, live unicorns etc.