Do public movers and warehousemen have to be licensed to operate within New Jersey?
Yes. Since February 1999 all public movers/warehousemen operating intrastate (within New Jersey) must obtain a license from the Division of Consumer Affairs. Licenses are of three types: PM: which is a license to move only; PW: which is a license for warehousing only; or PC: a combination license which permits both moving and warehousing. Top • How do I know if a mover/warehouseman is licensed? You may call the Division of Consumer Affairs at (973) 504-6442 or 6512 to check on the status of a license held by a mover or warehouseman. Top • How do I select a mover? The Division of Consumer Affairs, as a state agency, cannot recommend movers or warehousemen. Top • What does an “estimate” mean? When a consumer requests an estimate from a mover or warehouseman (after verifying that the company is licensed), the mover must then send an estimator to your home to: (a) perform a physical survey of the goods you are planning to move; (b) give you a copy of the estimate, filled out legibly; and (
