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Make sure that any mover that you use can show you proof of Florida mover registration or they might not meet the required consumer safety guidelines that are requird by law to protect the consumer.
If they do not have a registration number, they might not have insurance, either!
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Effective July 1, 2002, Chapter 507, Florida Statutes requires any person engaged in intrastate moving to register annually with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services. This includes any person who transports or ships household goods for compensation that originates and terminates within the State of Florida. Registration with the Department is required if you are an intrastate mover, regardless of any other local, municipal or county licensing requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who has to register?
Any person who intends to open or operate as an intrastate mover of household goods shall, prior to engaging in such activity, register with the Department.
2. What documents are required to register?
- A copy of each occupational license;
- A copy of license or registration issued by each county or municipality requiring registration;
- Proof of insurance.
Coverage must include:
a. liability for loss or damage to household goods - not less than $10,000 per shipment
b. motor vehicle coverage, including bodily injury and property damage liability in minimum amounts of
(1) $50,000 per occurrence for commercial vehicle gross weight of less than 35,000 pounds
(2) $100,000 per occurrence for commercial vehicle gross weight of more than 35,000 pounds, but less than 44,000 pounds $300,000 per occurrence for commercial vehicle gross weight of 44,000 pounds or more. 3. Are there any additional requirements: Yes, · Required insurance coverage must be current and maintained throughout the registration period. · Each contract must include the phrase "
(name of firm)
is registered with the State of Florida as a Mover. Registration No.
" · Each advertisement must include the phrase "Fla. Mover Reg. No.
."
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