There are two classifications of household moves. If you are moving across town or to a different city in your state, it is considered an intrastate move. You can hire a local moving service that is properly licensed by a state agency. However, if you are moving from one state to another, even if the distance is only 50 miles, it is classified as an interstate move. In the U.S., only moving services with federal approval through USDOT can legally perform such a move. You can hire an interstate moving service with a local presence, but they need to be USDOT approved.