Find registered moving companies across Washington: city directories, movers outside the major metro areas, and how moving companies are licensed in the state. Our directory lists 267 moving companies in Washington registered with FMCSA to carry household goods.
Registered movers in Washington by city
| City area | Registered movers | Interstate authority | In-state only | Median time registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 189 | 89 | 96 | 7 yrs |
| Spokane | 17 | 11 | 6 | 4 yrs |
Largest registered fleets in Washington
| Company | Based in | Trucks | On register | Interstate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fast Freight INC | Fife | 86 | 37 yrs | Yes |
| CMS Relocation & Logistics | Kent | 59 | 34 yrs | Yes |
| Hansen Bros Moving & Storage | Bellevue | 46 | 52 yrs | Yes |
| Hill Moving Services INC | Poulsbo | 34 | 33 yrs | Yes |
| Puget Sound Transfer & Storage | Port Angeles | 32 | 35 yrs | Yes |
| 4252510911 | Kent | 31 | 52 yrs | Yes |
| Eco-Movers | Seattle | 30 | 7 yrs | Yes |
| Move Northwest Olympic Move Group | Yakima | 30 | 13 yrs | Yes |
| Continental Van Lines INC | Tacoma | 26 | 52 yrs | Yes |
| Tacoma Moving And Storage Company | Tacoma | 26 | 38 yrs | Yes |
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, data as of 2026-11-15. Fleet size is not a measure of quality. A listing is not an endorsement.
Moving regulations in Washington
Rules for moves that stay within Washington vary. Some states license or register household-goods movers through their transportation department or public utilities commission, while others don't. Ask the mover for any Washington license or registration number and check it with the issuing agency, or ask the Washington attorney general's consumer protection office. For moves to or from another state, the mover must be registered with FMCSA and hold interstate household-goods authority.
For moves to or from another state, the mover must be registered with FMCSA and hold interstate household-goods authority. How to check a moving company.
Moving services
- Local Movers
- Long Distance Movers
- Interstate Movers
- Apartment Movers
- Office & Commercial Movers
- Packing Services
- Storage and Moving
- Last-Minute & Same-Day Movers
Frequently asked questions
Do movers in Washington need a license?
Rules for moves that stay within Washington vary. Some states license or register household-goods movers through their transportation department or public utilities commission, while others don't. Ask the mover for any Washington license or registration number and check it with the issuing agency, or ask the Washington attorney general's consumer protection office. For moves to or from another state, the mover must be registered with FMCSA and hold interstate household-goods authority.
How much does it cost to move within Washington?
Local moves are usually charged by the hour and long moves by weight and distance. See our moving cost guide for rough ranges.