Apply to be a household goods mover in Massachusetts

• Complete an application to be a household goods mover in Massachusetts.
• Gather proof of registered business documents, if required.  Here's a table to help you figure out what documents you will need to submit:

• All completed applications received each month will be scheduled for a public hearing on the second Tuesday of the next month.
  • You will be notified by email the date and time of your hearing.
  • Your application must be complete to be scheduled for a hearing.
  • The principal owner of the business is required to attend the hearing.
  • You have 60 days following the date of the hearing to supply all of the documents needed to get Department operating authority.
    • The required documents are provided below in the Required Documents section.
    • You can attach required documents to your application or submit them within the 60 day period following your hearing.
• Every year, after obtaining Department operating authority, you are required to submit current proof of insurance and a renewal decal application.
  • A renewal decal application will be generated by our system and sent to you.  There is no online form at this time.
• You are required to file an updated tariff at any time there is a change in your rates and fees.
  • Each update to your tariff requires a $100 filing fee.  This can be paid by Catalis or mail.

Required Documents

Along with your application, you are required to submit the following documents before the Department can grant operating authority:

• Proof of registered business
• Balance sheet
• Certificate of insurance
• Tariff
  • There is a $100 fee per tariff
• Department decal application
  • There is $40 fee per vehicle