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Moving in Vermont: Movers, Rules and Costs
Vermont does not license movers as movers. Interstate jobs are FMCSA. In-state, get a written estimate, and take a dispute to the Vermont Attorney General, Consumer Assistance Program.
Haulest data team · Desk opened official pages 17 September 2026. Editorial.
Who regulates a Vermont move. Checked September 2026.
| Move | Regulator | Ask the mover for | Complaint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Vermont | No state mover licence. | A registered Vermont business, and a USDOT number for any interstate move | Vermont Attorney General, Consumer Assistance Program |
| Crossing a state line | FMCSA (federal) | USDOT and MC numbers with household-goods authority | NCCDB and the FMCSA hotline |
Who moved to and from Vermont from other states, 2024. In: 24,112. Out: 14,653. Net: +9,459 people.
| Came from | People | Left for | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4,274 | New York | 2,668 |
| New York | 3,565 | Massachusetts | 1,734 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,434 | New Hampshire | 1,592 |
| New Hampshire | 1,769 | Texas | 970 |
| New Jersey | 1,356 | Florida | 872 |
| California | 1,152 | Connecticut | 835 |
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, read 2024.
What living in Vermont costs, against the US. Price parity: US = 100.
| Measure | Vermont |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items | 98.0 (23 of 51) |
| Housing (rents) price level | 86.0 |
| State income tax on wages | About $2,490 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 Vermont, reviews posted since 1 Jan 2024. A median needs 20 priced reviews; a lane needs 10.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Leaving from Vermont | $3,912 | 24 |
| Arriving from another state | too few | 10 |
Source: Haulest review file (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
Cities in Vermont
All of United StatesSearch all 7 Vermont movers by name or USDOT
Housing pulse
Vermont housing, 2026
- Median sale price
- $448,400
- +1.5% on a year earlier
- Homes sold in the month
- 600
- -3.7% on a year earlier
- Median days on market
- 64
- Months of supply
- 4.8
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
Vermont does not run a household-goods licence for in-state movers. The Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program 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 Vermont 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 Vermont license moving companies?
- No. Vermont 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 Vermont?
- In-state: the Vermont Attorney General, Consumer Assistance Program. Interstate: the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint Database, and the hotline for a hostage load.
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