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A plain-English sample agreement for local moves: services, dates, rates, payment, valuation, cancellations and claims. Edit it, print it — and have your attorney review it before you use it.

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Your Moving Company(555) 010-0100 · [email protected]

Moving Services Agreement

Job no. KM-1042

  1. The parties

    This agreement is between Your Moving Company (“the Mover”) and [Customer name] (“the Customer”).

  2. The move

    The Mover will load, move and unload the Customer’s household goods from [pickup address] to [drop-off address] on [move date], with the crew arriving between [arrival window]. The Mover will also provide: [packing or other services, if any].

  3. Rates and estimate

    The move is charged at [hourly rate] per hour for [number] movers and [number] truck(s), with a minimum of [minimum] hours. Travel time is charged as follows: [travel terms]. The estimate of [estimate range] is based on the items and details the Customer provided; the final price follows the time actually worked.

  4. Payment

    A deposit of [amount] reserves the date and is applied to the final bill. The balance is due [when the move is complete]. The Mover accepts [payment methods].

  5. Valuation coverage

    The Customer has chosen [coverage option], which covers [limits of coverage]. The Customer will tell the Mover in writing, before the move, about any item of unusual value.

  6. The Customer’s part

    The Customer will make sure the crew has access and parking at both addresses, book elevators where needed, and be present or send someone to represent them. The Mover will not move hazardous materials, perishable food, or personal valuables such as cash, jewelry and important documents.

  7. Changes and cancellations

    The Customer may change or cancel the move by telling the Mover [notice period] before the move date. [What happens to the deposit.] Work or items added on the day may change the time and the price.

  8. Delays

    The Mover will do its best to arrive within the arrival window, but is not responsible for delays caused by weather, traffic or other events beyond its control.

  9. Claims

    The Customer will report any loss or damage in writing to [contact] within [number] days of the move, with photos where possible. The Mover will respond within [number] days.

  10. Signatures

    By signing, both parties agree to the terms above.

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Can I use this contract as it is?
Use it as a starting point. It’s a sample, not legal advice — laws differ by state, so have an attorney review your agreement before you use it.
What should a moving contract cover?
Who the parties are, what’s being moved where and when, how the price is worked out, how and when payment is due, the valuation coverage the customer chose, what each side is responsible for, changes and cancellations, delays, and how to report loss or damage.
Does it work for interstate moves?
It’s written for local moves. Interstate moves have their own federal rules and paperwork, so check those with your attorney.
Can customers sign it online?
Print it and sign on paper — or, in MoveConsole, customers sign in their portal before move day, and foremen can collect signatures on their phone.
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up. Edit it, print it and save it as often as you like.

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