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Household Goods Move

How to fill out a household goods BOL.

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Ship From (Shipper)
Ship To (Consignee)
Carrier
Line items
Line 1
Density-based class lookup (L × W × H + weight)
Third-party billing (optional)
Customer order section (optional)

No customer orders. Add one if your shipment references PO numbers.

CoD + special instructions
Loaded by / counted by (carrier section)
Signatures (optional)
Shipper signature
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Carrier signature
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Consignee signature
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Tool-output, not legal advice. Verify NMFC classes and hazmat declarations before signing.

Overview

FMCSA regulates HHG moves; requires the published moving company tariff, valuation declaration (released vs full-value), and inventory list.

Key fields

Common mistakes

Missing valuation election, no inventory list, vague description of items.

Household Goods Move — FAQs

What's special about a household goods move BOL?
FMCSA regulates HHG moves; requires the published moving company tariff, valuation declaration (released vs full-value), and inventory list.
What fields must I include?
Required fields for household goods move: Tariff #, valuation declaration, inventory list, binding/non-binding estimate reference.
What are common mistakes?
Missing valuation election, no inventory list, vague description of items.
Is this BOL legally binding?
Yes — under 49 USC §14706 (Carmack Amendment) and 49 CFR §373.101 the BOL governs interstate carrier liability and is enforceable as the contract of carriage.
Can I file a claim using this BOL?
Yes — exceptions noted on the consignee's signed copy (POD) form the basis for freight claims under Carmack.

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