Laws and Regulations
Program Resources
Registration:
- Professional Movers Association of Florida
- Household Moving Services Registration Package[
] - Military Fee Waiver Request[ ]
- Online Registration
Renewals:
- Renewal by Mail: If you need to renew your registration and have not received an application by mail, please contact us at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or by email.
Sample Forms:
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Chapter 507, Florida Statutes, requires any person engaged in intrastate moving to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Registration with FDACS is required if you are an intrastate mover, regardless of any other local, municipal or county licensing requirements. However, state registration does not exempt you from obtaining a local, municipal or county license.
Failure to comply with this law may subject you to a cease and desist order and fines of up to $5,000.
Intrastate movers and moving brokers must register biennially (every two years). The registration fee is $300 per year for each mover or moving broker. At the time of application or renewal, a $600 fee will be due for the two-year registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who has to register?
Any person who intends to open or operate as an intrastate mover of household goods or moving broker shall, prior to engaging in such activity, register with FDACS.
What documents are required to register?
A Certificate of Insurance must be provided showing proof of proper coverage and certificate holder and must have proper cancellation verbiage. A copy of your policy, declarations page or insurance card will not be accepted. Coverage must include:
- Liability insurance coverage for the loss or damage of household goods — not less than $10,000 per shipment. If operating less than two trucks, in lieu of maintaining the liability insurance, a performance bond or certificate of deposit in the amount of $25,000 may be filed with FDACS.
- Motor vehicle coverage, including bodily injury and property damage liability coverage in the following minimum amounts:
- $50,000 per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross weight of less than 35,000 pounds.
- $100,000 per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross weight of more than 35,000 pounds, but less than 44,000 pounds.
- $300,000 per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross weight of 44,000 pounds or more.
Is the registration assignable?
No, a registration issued pursuant to this act is not assignable or transferable.
Are there any additional requirements?
Yes, required insurance coverage must be current and maintained throughout the registration period. Insurance and surety must be issued by a company authorized to transact business in this state, FDACS shall be named as a certificate holder and must be notified at least 10 days before cancellation of insurance coverage.
- Each contract of a mover or broker must include the phrase "(NAME OF FIRM) is registered with the State of Florida as a Mover or Moving Broker. Registration No. ______."
- Each advertisement of a mover or broker must include the phrase "Fla. Mover Reg. No. _____" or "Fla. IM No. ____"
- Each of the mover's vehicles must display a sign on the driver's side door which includes at least one of these phrases in lettering of at least 1.5 inches in height.
How can I apply for a military waiver of an initial or renewal registration fee?
*Please note: Sellers of Travel Independent Sales Agents are not eligible to receive the military waiver.
Active duty military, honorably discharged veterans, military spouses or surviving spouses may be eligible for a waiver of the initial or renewal registration fee.
Applicants must meet the licensing requirements of the specific industry and must submit FDACS-10991, Military Fee Waiver Request[ ] .The waiver request and required supporting documentation must be submitted at the time the applicant submits the registration application.
Call 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or 1-800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832) for more information regarding the military registration fee waiver.
Laws and Regulations
Program Resources
Registration:
- Professional Movers Association of Florida
- Household Moving Services Registration Package[ ]
- Military Fee Waiver Request[ ]
- Online Registration
Renewals:
- Renewal by Mail: If you need to renew your registration and have not received an application by mail, please contact us at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or by email.
Sample Forms:
