By Jessica Ryan
Updated: Sep 12, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
Lancaster moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.
Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov
To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.
Let's see how many people move within Virginia versus those who moved from The Old Dominion to another state.
Statistical facts show that 34% of the people in Virginia have moved locally (without crossing any state lines), while 66% of them have opted to move out of state to another town or city in the country.
So, more Virginians have decided to leave their state of origin and seek personal happiness someplace else. If you’re also planning a cross-country move anytime soon, don’t put off the all-important task of packing up your things. Initiate the packing job right after you book your interstate mover.
All intrastate movers in Virginia must hold a certificate issued by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Household goods carriers must comply with the DMV insurance and bond requirements. Upon applying, movers are obliged to file their tariff and bill of lading. If you are moving in Virginia locally, then search the Department of Motor Vehicles’s database for registered moving companies here.
Agency: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Address: 2300 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23269
Phone: (804) 497-7100
Website: http://www.dmv.virginia.gov
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in VA?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Hayes, Lexington Park and Williamsburg can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Lancaster, VA sorted by distance:
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