How much do moving permits and no parking signs cost?

Easy Moving Permits charges an $85 service fee — 25% less than competitors who charge $115 or more. This covers handling all city paperwork and posting your no parking signs. City fees vary by location and are included in the total price shown at checkout. Your card is not charged until your permit is approved.

How long does it take to get a moving permit?

Lead time depends on the city and permit type. Select your city and move date to see the current minimum. We review the request, file it with the city, and email you when the city issues the permit.

Do I need a moving truck permit or a moving van permit?

The same moving permit covers trucks and vans of all sizes. Whether you're using a moving truck, moving van, cargo van, or any other vehicle, our permit reserves the parking space and authorizes the no parking signs for your move.

What happens if someone parks in my permit zone?

Call the parking enforcement number for your city — this varies by location. When you book through Easy Moving Permits, we provide you with the enforcement contact for your city so you can quickly report violations on moving day.

Are metered parking spaces a problem for moving permits?

Typically not. Most cities allow moving permits on metered spaces, but you'll need to provide the meter head numbers when submitting your application. If you're unsure whether your location has meters, let us know — our team will confirm the zone type and advise on the process.

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Q: What is a moving permit?

A moving permit is a document and/or set of signs issued by a city government that reserves a parking space for moving trucks at a specific address for a specific date and time. Cities use different names for these permits: No Parking Signs, Street Occupancy Permit, Moving Van Permit, Public Way Permit, and others. Easy Moving Permits handles the entire application process for you.

Q: Why do I need a moving permit?

A moving permit reserves your legal right to park at a specific address on moving day, getting your truck directly in front of the building. This greatly reduces move time and cost, and protects you from parking tickets that can cost $100-$300 or more. Without a permit, you risk your moving truck being towed or having no available parking space.

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What Happens Without a Permit?

Without a permit

× Parking tickets ($100-$300+)
× No guaranteed spot for your moving truck
× Double-parking blocks traffic and risks towing
× Hauling furniture from wherever you find a spot
× Moving company overtime charges from delays

With Easy Moving Permits

✓ Reserved, legal parking right in front of your building
✓ No-parking signs posted before your move
✓ We handle all city paperwork and requirements
✓ Card not charged until your permit is approved
✓ Service fee only $85 (competitors charge $115+)

No parking signs posted for a moving permit in Boston/Brookline

No-parking signs posted for a customer in Brookline, MA

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Our Coverage Area

We're constantly working to expand our coverage for no parking signs and moving permits. Here are the cities we currently serve. If you don't see where you need, please reach out and we will see if we can accommodate you.

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Street Occupancy Permits for Construction, Dumpsters, and Scaffolding

Need curb space for a job site, dumpster, lift, crane pick, or scaffold installation? We handle the Boston street occupancy permit, no-parking sign posting, and timing requirements so your crew has the space reserved before work starts.

From $179 service fee. We manage the permit details and sign posting so you can stay focused on the job.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about moving permits

What is a moving permit? ▼

A moving permit is a broad term to describe a document and/or set of signs issued by a city government that allows someone to reserve a parking space for moving trucks at a specific address for a specific date and time. Cities use different terminology for these types of permits. Examples names include No Parking Signs, No Parking Permit, Street Occupancy Permit, Encroachment Permit, Public Way Permit, Moving Van Permit, No Stopping Permit, Restricted Parking Permit, Public Space Permit, Street Use Permit, Truck Permit, etc.

Why do I need a moving permit? ▼

Moving permits can greatly simplify a city move. Moving permits establish your legal right to be parked at a specific address. Moving permits get you to the curb directly in front of the building, greatly decreasing the time of each move. Less time spent moving translates to less money spent. Moving permits also greatly reduce the chance of parking tickets.

What are temporary no parking signs for moving? ▼

Temporary No Parking signs show the dates and times when a permitted curb area is reserved. We post the signs according to the local rule and send photo proof. Properly posted signs support enforcement, but no service can promise that another driver will never enter the space.

What if there is not legal parking in front of the address? ▼

No problem — we work directly with the city's Parking Department to find the most convenient available legal spot near your address. We handle the coordination and make sure your signs go up as close to your door as possible. You don't need to do anything extra; we'll take care of it and let you know exactly where your space will be.

Are metered parking spaces a problem? ▼

Typically not but you should provide us the specific meter head numbers. These numbers are located on each meter. If you are unable to provide these numbers, please let us know about the meters anyways. It is very important to pay for the meters. Failure to pay a city for metered spaces can nullify your permit.

How big of a truck can I fit in a permit space? ▼

It depends on the city. A typical permit is about 40 feet long with two "No Parking" signs at both ends. Go to our permit request form and select a city name and the typical permit area/sizes are usually displayed.

Who should I call if someone is parked in the permit area? ▼

This depends on the City. Go to our permit request form and select a city name and the enforcement telephone number will be displayed.

Who posts the no parking signs? ▼

Posting the temporary no parking signs is Easy Moving Permits's responsibility.

When do the no parking signs go up? ▼

This depends on the city's requirements. No parking signs generally go up about 24-72 hours in advance of your permit date.

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