Register as an intrastate household goods carrier in Texas with TxDMV
domain: txdmv.gov · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Apply for a TxDMV Number Certificate before performing intrastate household goods moves in Texas, using TxDMV's online registration system (TxDMV eLINC)
Note that for-hire household goods carriers must register regardless of vehicle gross weight, unlike some other commercial carrier categories that have weight-based exemptions
File and maintain evidence of the cargo insurance TxDMV requires for household goods motor carriers
Keep a copy of your TxDMV registration listing (identifying the vehicle) in the cab of each vehicle at all times
Renew your certificate of authority on TxDMV's required cycle — carriers operating intrastate in Texas are generally not eligible for non-expiring certificates and must renew annually
Known gotchas
Household goods carriers cannot use the short-term (7-day or 90-day) registration options available to some other carrier types — annual/biennial registration is required
Interstate carriers with a USDOT number still need separate TxDMV intrastate registration if they also perform Texas-only moves
Applications are typically reviewed within a couple of business days, but don't assume authority is active until you receive TxDMV's confirmation
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