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Moving in Maine: Movers, Rules and Costs
Maine does not license movers as movers. Interstate jobs are FMCSA. In-state, get a written estimate, and take a dispute to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Haulest data team · Desk opened official pages 17 September 2026. Editorial.
Who regulates a Maine move. Checked September 2026.
| Move | Regulator | Ask the mover for | Complaint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Maine | No state mover licence. The old operating authority law was repealed. | A registered Maine business, and a USDOT number for heavy trucks or any interstate move | Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection |
| Crossing a state line | FMCSA (federal) | USDOT and MC numbers with household-goods authority | NCCDB and the FMCSA hotline |
Top-rated movers in Maine
Each has 5+ reviews and 4.0+ stars (a few, to fill the list, 3+ reviews and 3.5+). Movers reviewed in the last 3 years come first, then by rating weighted by how many reviews back it. No mover pays to be on this list.
Who moved to and from Maine from other states, 2024. In: 35,281. Out: 26,656. Net: +8,625 people.
| Came from | People | Left for | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6,723 | Massachusetts | 6,746 |
| New Hampshire | 4,373 | Florida | 3,261 |
| Florida | 3,192 | New Hampshire | 3,115 |
| New York | 1,927 | North Carolina | 2,542 |
| California | 1,784 | California | 1,860 |
| North Carolina | 1,266 | New York | 1,326 |
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, read 2024.
What living in Maine costs, against the US. Price parity: US = 100.
| Measure | Maine |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items | 97.0 (26 of 51) |
| Housing (rents) price level | 78.4 |
| State income tax on wages | About $3,881 on a $75,000 salary (single filer, 2026 brackets) |
Sources: US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024; Tax Foundation, 2026 state income tax brackets (estimate, no local tax).
What reviewers paid for moves touching Maine, reviews posted since 1 Jan 2024. A median needs 20 priced reviews; a lane needs 10.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Leaving from Maine | $4,325 | 47 |
| Arriving from another state | $4,825 | 45 |
Source: Haulest review file (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
Cities in Maine
All of United StatesSearch all 8 Maine movers by name or USDOT
Housing pulse
Maine housing, 2026
- Median sale price
- $439,200
- +3% on a year earlier
- Homes sold in the month
- 1,442
- -6.4% on a year earlier
- Median days on market
- 45
- Months of supply
- 3.8
Homes sold in the month is the closest public count of households changing address in the state. Mover demand follows the same calendar.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, May 2026, read 1 Oct 2026.
What to know before the deposit
Maine no longer issues operating authority to in-state movers. The Attorney General's consumer office is the desk for a dispute.
Registered is not the same as good. A state credential means the office can find the company and that it filed what the state requires. Read the dated reviews, then call.
Cities we hold rows for
No city cost pages in Maine yet. The desk facts above still apply.
Sources
Links go to the publisher. Haulest does not add findings. Checked September 2026; if the live page moved, believe the agency.
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- Does Maine license moving companies?
- No. Maine has no state mover licence. Check for a USDOT if the move crosses state lines, and check insurance and the name on the truck either way.
- Does the state rule apply to an interstate move?
- No. A move that crosses the state line is under FMCSA rules: written estimate, binding or non-binding, the 110% rule, and a USDOT you can check on SAFER.
- Where do I complain about a mover in Maine?
- In-state: the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection. Interstate: the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint Database, and the hotline for a hostage load.
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